Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

exhale hard

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

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From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

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From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

in a clever manner

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

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 Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

the act of departing

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

not accessible to view

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

not able to be computed or enumerated

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

possessive form of “khan” — a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

most important element

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

and nothing more

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

“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 They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

a safe place

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

move hurridly

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

have in common

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

an adherent of Sikhism

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

a depository for goods

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading GOING THROUGH THE LAND--FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST Morning dawned upon the ruin of the fort.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was more than probable, however, that he would himself share in the destruction of the fort, in which case a blow would have been struck whose effects were incalculable.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Where Dost Ali Khan's magazine, the storehouse from which he drew his supplies, had been, there was a wide breach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Outside, English and Sikh soldiers--a detachment from the main army, which was on its way to Cawnpore--were under arms, waiting to rush in with the first rays of daylight.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They were exultant, for this stronghold of the rebel chieftain, which was so cleverly hidden away that they had only discovered it by accident, was a refuge and a tower of strength to the mutineers, and without it the cleverest and most influential of their opponents, if he had escaped, would be completely paralysed.