used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
Currie
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From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
durbarnoun
the room in the palace of a native prince of India in which audiences and receptions occur
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
Edwardes
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From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
set up or found
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
let have
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
ten 10s
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
Kowrah
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From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
Mooltan
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From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
not any; not one
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
pensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
for a short time
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
term of address for a man
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
a male human offspring
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
not in physical motion
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Kowrah Khan and his son received the thanks of Sir Frederick Currie, and the durbar bestowed an additional rank upon them.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They received no pay for their services, but at the end of the war were rewarded by the grant of an estate and pension.
which person or people
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They found that the boats had been removed, and the two armies remained for over a week watching each other across the wide river.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They shortly afterwards joined the army with four hundred horsemen of their tribe, who fought gallantly through the whole campaign.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By this time, although communications were still uncertain, Lieutenant Edwardes learnt that, for the present, no British force would advance against Mooltan.
