Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading On the 26th General Gazelee started, and the newly-arrived wing of the Scottish Fusiliers, and two companies of the Yorkshires was to follow, on the 28th.

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

From this reading On the 26th General Gazelee started, and the newly-arrived wing of the Scottish Fusiliers, and two companies of the Yorkshires was to follow, on the 28th.

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

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

moving forward

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

later than; following

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

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

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

move towards

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

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

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

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From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading On the 26th General Gazelee started, and the newly-arrived wing of the Scottish Fusiliers, and two companies of the Yorkshires was to follow, on the 28th.

make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

-ing form of “dislodge” — remove or force out from a position

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

having lost your job

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading On the 26th General Gazelee started, and the newly-arrived wing of the Scottish Fusiliers, and two companies of the Yorkshires was to follow, on the 28th.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

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

From this reading On the 26th General Gazelee started, and the newly-arrived wing of the Scottish Fusiliers, and two companies of the Yorkshires was to follow, on the 28th.

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

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

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

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

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

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

habitual

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

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From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

a fabric woven with lisle thread

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

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From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

engage in

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

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From this reading On the 26th General Gazelee started, and the newly-arrived wing of the Scottish Fusiliers, and two companies of the Yorkshires was to follow, on the 28th.

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

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

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

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

go across or through

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading On the 26th General Gazelee started, and the newly-arrived wing of the Scottish Fusiliers, and two companies of the Yorkshires was to follow, on the 28th.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

term of address for a man

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On the 26th General Gazelee started, and the newly-arrived wing of the Scottish Fusiliers, and two companies of the Yorkshires was to follow, on the 28th.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

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

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

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

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

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

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

plural of “tribesman” — someone who lives in a tribe

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

precisely as stated

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

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

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

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

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

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

From this reading Finding it impossible to make the summit that night, they encamped and, although they were fired into heavily, but little damage was done.

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

From this reading The approach to the pass, which was four miles to the left, was across a very rough country; and as, after advancing four and a half miles, a severe opposition was met with, most of the day was spent in dislodging the tribesmen from the villages, and turning them out of the spurs which covered the approach to the pass.

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From this reading Lisle had heard of the operations that had been carried on by the brigade under General Gazelee, under the general supervision of Sir William Lockhart.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading On the 26th General Gazelee started, and the newly-arrived wing of the Scottish Fusiliers, and two companies of the Yorkshires was to follow, on the 28th.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.

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

From this reading On the 26th General Gazelee started, and the newly-arrived wing of the Scottish Fusiliers, and two companies of the Yorkshires was to follow, on the 28th.

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

From this reading The object was to cross by the Zolaznu Pass, to punish two of the hostile tribes on the other side; to effect a meeting with the Khuram column; and to concentrate and operate against the Chamkannis, a tribe of inveterate robbers.