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From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
Alec
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From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
apricotnounUS /ˈeɪprəkɑːt/
Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
Aurungpore
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From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
budmashes
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From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
commissariatnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
Dodd
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From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
set up or found
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
frontiersmen
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From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
GuidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
head-quarters
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From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
HindustannounUS /ˈhɪnduːstæn/
northern region of India where Hinduism predominates
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
impedimentanoun
any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
Jim
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From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
the act of departing
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
without good reason
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
march in a procession
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
PatersonnounUS /ˈpætərsən/
American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
peachnounUS /piːtʃ/
cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
PunjabnounUS /pənˈdʒɑːb/
a historical region on northwestern India and northern Pakistan
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
possessing sweep
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
Tommy
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From this reading Both Ted and Alec had been provided with horses before leaving Aurungpore, "Tommy Dodd" having been stolen by some budmashes; and they found the march enjoyable at times, especially in the cool of the morning before the sun had mounted high, and on moonlight evenings.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The rapid rate of marching, the excitement of recent events, and the prospect of taking part in the assault on the capital of Hindustan and in the crushing of the mutiny, had proved sufficiently exhilarating to keep up the spirits and health of the boys in spite of the great heat.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Right across the vast Punjab swept the famous corps of Guides, through shady groves of peach and apricot trees, and over dusty plains destitute of shelter; across the five rivers to which the land owes its name,[10] each day bringing the stalwart frontiersmen nearer to the goal of their desire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The March of the Guide Corps Four days after Jim and Ted Russell and Alec Paterson had set out from Aurungpore with the detachment of the Guides, they overtook the head-quarters of their regiment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course their detachment was lightly equipped, and had little impedimenta to carry, whereas the rest of the corps had to drag along and guard their tents, commissariat, baggage, and ammunition, otherwise they would never have been overtaken.
