used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
Azimoolah
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From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had heard of the powers of General Havelock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had heard of the powers of General Havelock.
HavelocknounUS /ˈhævlɑːk/
a cloth covering for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the neck from direct rays of the sun
From this reading He had heard of the powers of General Havelock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard of the powers of General Havelock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
MOVESnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading WITH SWIFT STRIDES NEMESIS MOVES ON.
Nana
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From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
NEMESISnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading WITH SWIFT STRIDES NEMESIS MOVES ON.
information about recent and important events
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
numericaladjectiveUS /nuːˈmerəkəl/
measured or expressed in numbers
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WITH SWIFT STRIDES NEMESIS MOVES ON.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had heard of the powers of General Havelock.
Sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
STRIDESnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading WITH SWIFT STRIDES NEMESIS MOVES ON.
moving very fast
From this reading WITH SWIFT STRIDES NEMESIS MOVES ON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
soldiers collectively
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading But he derived some consolation from the knowledge he possessed that the numerical strength of the English could be but as one to twenty against his own troops.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
war-wornadjective
laid waste by war
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the indifference which Nana Sahib assumed to the news brought him by Azimoolah, he felt considerable alarm.
which person or people
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH SWIFT STRIDES NEMESIS MOVES ON.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He knew that he was a dauntless and war-worn soldier, who did not understand the meaning of the word “defeat!”
