accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
(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 Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
Aurungpore
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From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
bungalowsnounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊz/
plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
civiliansnounUS /səˈvɪljənz/
plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
Commissioner'snounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
possessive form of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
DefencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
dry-eyedadjective
free from tears
From this reading The sad story was told; dry-eyed but heavy-hearted the residents heard of the murder of their friends.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
set up or found
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The sad story was told; dry-eyed but heavy-hearted the residents heard of the murder of their friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sad story was told; dry-eyed but heavy-hearted the residents heard of the murder of their friends.
heavy-hearted
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From this reading The sad story was told; dry-eyed but heavy-hearted the residents heard of the murder of their friends.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
lendingnounUS /ˈlendɪŋ/
disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
loopholenounUS /ˈluːphoʊl/
an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
the force of workers available
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
Munro's
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From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The sad story was told; dry-eyed but heavy-hearted the residents heard of the murder of their friends.
muskets
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From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
Rajputs
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From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The sad story was told; dry-eyed but heavy-hearted the residents heard of the murder of their friends.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The sad story was told; dry-eyed but heavy-hearted the residents heard of the murder of their friends.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
hurting
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The sad story was told; dry-eyed but heavy-hearted the residents heard of the murder of their friends.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading From roof, loophole, and sheltered parapet blazed the muskets of the Rajputs, lending their aid to the rifles of the English gentlemen, and the mob drew back, raging furiously, but afraid to strike at close quarters.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The sad story was told; dry-eyed but heavy-hearted the residents heard of the murder of their friends.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sad story was told; dry-eyed but heavy-hearted the residents heard of the murder of their friends.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
at the time that
From this reading Defence of the Commissioner's House When Major Munro's eighty officers and men arrived inside the house of refuge, they found that the few civilians, ladies, and children of Aurungpore had all escaped thereto, having been warned in time.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At the first sign of outbreak they had found access to the fort impossible, and had taken refuge in the Commissioner's house, the largest and strongest in the town, situated within easy reach of all the European bungalows, and close to the fort itself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were in sore plight when the soldiers forced their way in--another half-hour would have been too late.
