22nd
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From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
abstainingverbUS /əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “abstain” — refrain from voting
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
AfghannounUS /ˈæfɡæn/
a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
AfghansnounUS /ˈæfɡænz/
plural of “afghan” — a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "A good deal will depend upon this first fight," Pottinger said.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "A good deal will depend upon this first fight," Pottinger said.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "A good deal will depend upon this first fight," Pottinger said.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "A good deal will depend upon this first fight," Pottinger said.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
the act of departing
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A good deal will depend upon this first fight," Pottinger said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
HERATnoun
a city in northwestern Afghanistan on the site of several ancient cities
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
imprecations
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From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
engage in
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
PersiansnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒənz/
plural of “persian” — a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
Pottinger
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From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
prudentlyadverbUS /ˈpruːdəntli/
in a prudent manner
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading "If the Persians easily repulse the assault, it will cause a deep depression among the Afghans.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A good deal will depend upon this first fight," Pottinger said.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
Sheeahs
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From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
SIEGEnounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
sortienounUS /ˈsɔːrti/
a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "A good deal will depend upon this first fight," Pottinger said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
tyrantsnounUS /ˈtaɪrənts/
plural of “tyrant” — a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SIEGE OF HERAT On 22nd of November, a fortnight after Angus arrived at Herat, the Persian army took up its position on the plain to the north-west of the city.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "A good deal will depend upon this first fight," Pottinger said.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
look attentively
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pottinger learned that the Afghan horse were going to make a sortie, and he and Angus went together to the north-west angle of the wall.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "A good deal will depend upon this first fight," Pottinger said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The inhabitants crowded the walls to watch the advancing host--the Afghan portion of the population with scowling faces and muttered imprecations, the Sheeahs prudently abstaining from all demonstrations of their feelings, but filled with hopes of deliverance from their tyrants.
