1858
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From this reading In the early days of January, 1858, the rebels were attacked at the village of Khuda-ganj, north-west of Cawnpore.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the early days of January, 1858, the rebels were attacked at the village of Khuda-ganj, north-west of Cawnpore.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading In the early days of January, 1858, the rebels were attacked at the village of Khuda-ganj, north-west of Cawnpore.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
Bahadur
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From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
Bithur
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From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
CanningverbUS /ˈkænɪŋ/
inflected form of “can” — preserve in a can or tin
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
Cawnpore
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From this reading In the early days of January, 1858, the rebels were attacked at the village of Khuda-ganj, north-west of Cawnpore.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
Colin
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From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
commander-in-chiefnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the early days of January, 1858, the rebels were attacked at the village of Khuda-ganj, north-west of Cawnpore.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
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 In the early days of January, 1858, the rebels were attacked at the village of Khuda-ganj, north-west of Cawnpore.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
EncounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
brought together in one place
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
governor-general
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From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
Gurkhanoun
a member of the Nepalese force that has been part of the British army for 200 years; known for fierceness in combat
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
Gurkhas
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From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
of great significance or value
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading In the early days of January, 1858, the rebels were attacked at the village of Khuda-ganj, north-west of Cawnpore.
JungnounUS /jʊŋ/
Swiss psychologist (1875-1961)
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
Khuda-ganj
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From this reading In the early days of January, 1858, the rebels were attacked at the village of Khuda-ganj, north-west of Cawnpore.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
Lucknownoun
a city in northern India in Uttar Pradesh; during the Indian Mutiny its British residents were besieged by Indian insurgents
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
mazesnounUS /ˈmeɪzɪz/
plural of “maze” — complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
Nana
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From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
NepalnounUS /nəˈpɔːl/
a small landlocked Asian country high in the Himalayas between India and China
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading In the early days of January, 1858, the rebels were attacked at the village of Khuda-ganj, north-west of Cawnpore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
Sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
have in common
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
term of address for a man
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In the early days of January, 1858, the rebels were attacked at the village of Khuda-ganj, north-west of Cawnpore.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
in or at the place that
From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
whithersoever
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From this reading The troops were therefore employed in keeping open communications, and in small expeditions to Bithur, where Nana Sahib lived, and whithersoever the rebels were gathered in force.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Jung Bahadur, the Gurkha prime minister and commander-in-chief, was marching down to his assistance with a strong column of the Nepal army, and Lord Canning, the governor-general, had advised Sir Colin to wait for the Gurkhas, as their general was keen on taking part in the siege, and Jung Bahadur would be annoyed if he had to return to Nepal without having had a share in any important fighting, and his friendship was worth something to the British.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An Encounter with the Nana Sahib Knowing that his present force would be lost in the mazes of Lucknow, Sir Colin awaited reinforcements.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Christmas came and went, and a new year opened, before Ted Russell took part in another fight.
