used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bugle sounded, and in a short time the infantry fell in.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bugle sounded, and in a short time the infantry fell in.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
bayonetnounUS /ˈbeɪənet/
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been engaged in searching the houses for mutineers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading The bugle sounded, and in a short time the infantry fell in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
increase twofold
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading They had been engaged in searching the houses for mutineers.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The bugle sounded, and in a short time the infantry fell in.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had been engaged in searching the houses for mutineers.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been engaged in searching the houses for mutineers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They had been engaged in searching the houses for mutineers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bugle sounded, and in a short time the infantry fell in.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading The bugle sounded, and in a short time the infantry fell in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
Mallett
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From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading They had been engaged in searching the houses for mutineers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
not one, and not any
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
and nothing more
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
Punjaubies
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From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading They had been engaged in searching the houses for mutineers.
Sepoys
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From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The bugle sounded, and in a short time the infantry fell in.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The bugle sounded, and in a short time the infantry fell in.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bugle sounded, and in a short time the infantry fell in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been engaged in searching the houses for mutineers.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The bugle sounded, and in a short time the infantry fell in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It is a creditable victory," Mallett said, "considering that we had to face more than double the number that we expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nine guns were captured, none of which had been fired, the attack having been so sudden that the Sepoys had only had time to fall in before their assailants were upon them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
people who are wounded
From this reading The Punjaubies had lost but five killed and thirteen wounded, while of the whites an officer and eighteen men were killed and sixteen wounded; nine of the former having fallen in the bayonet struggle with the Sepoys.
