14th
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From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
Arcot
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From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
breachesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
plural of “breach” — a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
From this reading Two of these were to attack by the breaches, the other two at the gates.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two of these were to attack by the breaches, the other two at the gates.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
Clive's
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From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
your usual mood
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
an opposing military force
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
fanaticnounUS /fəˈnætɪk/
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
foreheadsnounUS /ˈfɔːrhedz/
plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Two of these were to attack by the breaches, the other two at the gates.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
engage in
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
moatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
Mohammedannoun
a follower of Mohammed
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two of these were to attack by the breaches, the other two at the gates.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
RaftsnounUS /ræfts/
a large number or amount
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
Riza
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From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
Sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading Clive's spies brought him news of the intended assault, and at midnight he learned full particulars as to the disposition of the enemy.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Two of these were to attack by the breaches, the other two at the gates.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Every preparation was made on the preceding day, and four strong columns told off for the assault.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of these were to attack by the breaches, the other two at the gates.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
utilizeverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of these were to attack by the breaches, the other two at the gates.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
which person or people
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rafts were prepared to enable the party attacking by the new breach to cross the moat, while the columns advancing against the gates were to be preceded by elephants, who, with iron plates on their foreheads, were to charge and batter down the gates.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The 14th of November was a Mohammedan festival, and Riza Sahib determined to utilize the enthusiasm and fanatic zeal, which such an occasion always excites among the followers of the Prophet, to make his grand assault upon Arcot, and to attack at three o'clock in the morning.
