used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To reach it a village, fortified and strongly held, had first to be carried.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
BrigadiernounUS /ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪr/
a general officer ranking below a major general
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading To reach it a village, fortified and strongly held, had first to be carried.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
start firing a weapon
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To reach it a village, fortified and strongly held, had first to be carried.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading To reach it a village, fortified and strongly held, had first to be carried.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To reach it a village, fortified and strongly held, had first to be carried.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading To reach it a village, fortified and strongly held, had first to be carried.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
Hope'snounUS /hoʊps/
possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To reach it a village, fortified and strongly held, had first to be carried.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
loopholed
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From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
musketrynoun
musketeers and their muskets collectively
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading To reach it a village, fortified and strongly held, had first to be carried.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
Secunderbagh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
skirmishingverbUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading To reach it a village, fortified and strongly held, had first to be carried.
confined on all sides
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As they approached the village, so heavy a musketry fire was opened upon them that the order to advance was changed and the leading regiment moved forward in skirmishing order.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading To reach it a village, fortified and strongly held, had first to be carried.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The horse artillery and heavy field guns were brought up, and poured a tremendous fire into the village, driving the defenders from their post on the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next morning three days' rations were served out to the troops, and the advance begun; the movement being directed against the Secunderbagh, a large garden surrounded by a very high and strong wall loopholed for musketry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The attack was led by Brigadier Hope's brigade, of which the regiment formed part.
