Chapter XIV

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From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

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

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

in actual fact

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

later than; following

From this reading Yet, after another week's fighting, that course was forced on him.

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

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Yet, after another week's fighting, that course was forced on him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

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From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

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From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Yet, after another week's fighting, that course was forced on him.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

recognizable; marked

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

characterized by great determination

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

to or in any or all places

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

without fear

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Yet, after another week's fighting, that course was forced on him.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Yet, after another week's fighting, that course was forced on him.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

brought together in one place

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

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

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

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 Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

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From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

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

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Yet, after another week's fighting, that course was forced on him.

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

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

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

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

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From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

go away from a place

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

the act of departing

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

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From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

disposed to or in a state of mutiny

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

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From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet, after another week's fighting, that course was forced on him.

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From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

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From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

the class of peasants

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

the act of dwelling in a place

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

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From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

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

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

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

From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

soldiers collectively

From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

not capable of being improved on

From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading With his usual daring, trusting to the unsurpassed elan of his troops, he fought battles at Onao and Busseerutgunge.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Then when the thunder of the fighting was faintly heard by listeners in the Residency, Havelock took thought and regretted that he had ventured to leave Cawnpore.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

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

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Yet, after another week's fighting, that course was forced on him.

at the time that

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

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

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On July 25 he plunged fearlessly into Oudh, leaving a wide and rapid river in his rear, with other rivers, canals, and fortified towns and villages in front, on three sides swarms of determined enemies gathered under the standards of Nana Sahib and the Oudh Taluqdars, and everywhere a hostile if not actually mutinous peasantry.

produce a literary work

From this reading WHY MALCOLM DID NOT WRITE It was the saddest hour in Havelock's life when he decided that his Invincibles must retreat.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, after another week's fighting, that course was forced on him.