11th
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From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
in addition
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
BAHADUR
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From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
completely unclothed
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In the center of the river line stood the imposing red sandstone palace of Bahadur Shah, last of the Moguls.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
cutcherry
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From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
defensesnounUS /dɪˈfensəz/
plural of “defense” — (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
DelhinounUS /ˈdeli/
a city in north central India
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
EMPIREnounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
half-moonnoun
the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
HOW
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From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In the center of the river line stood the imposing red sandstone palace of Bahadur Shah, last of the Moguls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the center of the river line stood the imposing red sandstone palace of Bahadur Shah, last of the Moguls.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
Jumna
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From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
KashmirnounUS /ˈkæʃmɪr/
an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
set down according to a plan
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
immediately past
From this reading In the center of the river line stood the imposing red sandstone palace of Bahadur Shah, last of the Moguls.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the center of the river line stood the imposing red sandstone palace of Bahadur Shah, last of the Moguls.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
most important element
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
Meerut
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From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
Metz
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From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
modernizedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərnaɪzd/
brought up to date
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
MogulsnounUS /ˈmoʊɡəlz/
plural of “mogul” — a bump on a ski slope
From this reading In the center of the river line stood the imposing red sandstone palace of Bahadur Shah, last of the Moguls.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
NapiernounUS /ˈneɪpiər/
Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617)
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the center of the river line stood the imposing red sandstone palace of Bahadur Shah, last of the Moguls.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
PROCLAIMEDadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In the center of the river line stood the imposing red sandstone palace of Bahadur Shah, last of the Moguls.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
sandstonenounUS /ˈsændstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
From this reading In the center of the river line stood the imposing red sandstone palace of Bahadur Shah, last of the Moguls.
SHAHnounUS /ʃɑː/
title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the center of the river line stood the imposing red sandstone palace of Bahadur Shah, last of the Moguls.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW BAHADUR SHAH PROCLAIMED HIS EMPIRE On the morning of the 11th, the sun that laid bare the horrors of Meerut shone brightly on the placid splendor of Delhi.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
the topmost one of two
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This great city, the Rome of Asia, was also the Metz of Upper India, its old-fashioned though strong defenses having been modernized by the genius of a Napier.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading North of this citadel were the magazine, the Church, some European houses, and the cutcherry, or group of minor law courts, while the main thoroughfare leading in that direction passed through the Kashmir Gate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Resting on the Jumna, it might best be described as of half-moon shape, with the straight edge running north and south along the right bank of the river.
