Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

later than; following

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They had in almost every case been defended to the last.

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

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading One large gun had been the object of fire by a whole British battery.

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had in almost every case been defended to the last.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

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From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One large gun had been the object of fire by a whole British battery.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Fifty-three guns were captured.

an occurrence of something

From this reading They had in almost every case been defended to the last.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading They had in almost every case been defended to the last.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They had in almost every case been defended to the last.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

being three more than fifty

From this reading Fifty-three guns were captured.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

start firing a weapon

From this reading One large gun had been the object of fire by a whole British battery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

set up or found

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

an industrialized state in western India that includes parts of Bombay

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading One large gun had been the object of fire by a whole British battery.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Fifty-three guns were captured.

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

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

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

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One large gun had been the object of fire by a whole British battery.

immediately past

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading One large gun had been the object of fire by a whole British battery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One large gun had been the object of fire by a whole British battery.

win a victory over

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

an adherent of Sikhism

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

unusual or striking

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

dependable

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

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

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

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

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

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

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

in an unconcerned manner

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

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

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

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

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

at the time that

From this reading A singular proof was given that the Bunnoo regiments retained the discipline they had learned from British officers to the last, for when resistance fairly ceased the Sikh sentries placed round the native hospitals were found marching backward and forward on their beats as unconcernedly as if absolutely unconscious of the events that were taking place.

which person or people

From this reading The Sikh troops who had remained in Gujerat offered a stout resistance, but were, after some hard fighting, overcome.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading One large gun had been the object of fire by a whole British battery.