used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Accompanied by one of the Haussas Wilmshurst hastened to inform his commanding officer of the state of affairs.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
advance-guard
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From this reading On the way he found big Spofforth with the advance-guard.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Accompanied by one of the Haussas Wilmshurst hastened to inform his commanding officer of the state of affairs.
anew
From this reading Once again the wily Hun had disappointed the British forces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
move towards
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the way he found big Spofforth with the advance-guard.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Once again the wily Hun had disappointed the British forces.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
CheckingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Accompanied by one of the Haussas Wilmshurst hastened to inform his commanding officer of the state of affairs.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
CORNEREDadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrnərd/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
greatly pleased
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Once again the wily Hun had disappointed the British forces.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
an opposing military force
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
exuberancenounUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
joyful enthusiasm
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Once again the wily Hun had disappointed the British forces.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
set up or found
From this reading On the way he found big Spofforth with the advance-guard.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once again the wily Hun had disappointed the British forces.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Accompanied by one of the Haussas Wilmshurst hastened to inform his commanding officer of the state of affairs.
Haussas
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From this reading Accompanied by one of the Haussas Wilmshurst hastened to inform his commanding officer of the state of affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way he found big Spofforth with the advance-guard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
HunnounUS /hʌn/
a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
From this reading Once again the wily Hun had disappointed the British forces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Accompanied by one of the Haussas Wilmshurst hastened to inform his commanding officer of the state of affairs.
a message received and understood
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
immediately past
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
the force of workers available
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Accompanied by one of the Haussas Wilmshurst hastened to inform his commanding officer of the state of affairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way he found big Spofforth with the advance-guard.
on one occasion
From this reading Once again the wily Hun had disappointed the British forces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Accompanied by one of the Haussas Wilmshurst hastened to inform his commanding officer of the state of affairs.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
Punjabinoun
a member of the people of Pakistan and Punjab
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
skilfully-conducted
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From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
Spofforth
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From this reading On the way he found big Spofforth with the advance-guard.
squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/
plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Accompanied by one of the Haussas Wilmshurst hastened to inform his commanding officer of the state of affairs.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way he found big Spofforth with the advance-guard.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
Wilmshurst
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From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Once again the wily Hun had disappointed the British forces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CORNERED AT LAST Checking the natural exuberance of his wildly delighted men Wilmshurst obtained the information that the battalion, acting in conjunction with a Punjabi infantry regiment and a couple of squadrons of Light Horse, was about to deliver a surprise attack upon the enemy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading By means of native scouts the Germans had learnt of the approach of the relieving forces, and without waiting to exchange shots the former had effected a prompt and skilfully-conducted retirement.
