used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
Alec
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From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
(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 All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
Aurungpore
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From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
bruntnounUS /brʌnt/
main force of a blow etc
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
cannonadenoun
intense and continuous artillery fire
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
Charlie
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From this reading "Charlie means to have that rag," Ted panted to his chum, as they raced side by side.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Charlie means to have that rag," Ted panted to his chum, as they raced side by side.
cleverly-designed
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From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
at any time
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
GuidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
Gurkhas
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From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Charlie means to have that rag," Ted panted to his chum, as they raced side by side.
HindunounUS /ˈhɪnduː/
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Charlie means to have that rag," Ted panted to his chum, as they raced side by side.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
Jim
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From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
and nothing more
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Charlie means to have that rag," Ted panted to his chum, as they raced side by side.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Charlie means to have that rag," Ted panted to his chum, as they raced side by side.
picketnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading "Charlie means to have that rag," Ted panted to his chum, as they raced side by side.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
Rao
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From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
RiflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
scurryverbUS /ˈskɜːri/
to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Charlie means to have that rag," Ted panted to his chum, as they raced side by side.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Early on the morning following the receipt of the amazing news from Aurungpore, Ted Russell of the Hindu Rao picket was roughly aroused from slumber.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Charlie means to have that rag," Ted panted to his chum, as they raced side by side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Charlie means to have that rag," Ted panted to his chum, as they raced side by side.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jim, Alec, and Ted raced to the scene of action, arriving just in time to pursue the already defeated foe.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Adventure on the Ridge The attacks on the Ridge outposts had become less frequent and less dangerous, though the cannonade was as brisk as ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
which person or people
From this reading All was hurry and scurry as company after company of the Guides and Rifles ran to the assistance of the Gurkhas, who were bearing the brunt of a cleverly-designed attack by ten times their number.
