19th
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From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
(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 Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
an opposing military force
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
inclosurenounUS /ˌɪnˈkloʊʒər/
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
something that is lost
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
on one occasion
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The next four days Clive spent in bringing up the guns landed from the fleet, and establishing batteries round the fort; and on the 19th he opened fire against it.
spikingverbUS /ˈspaɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “spike” — stand in the way of
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
soldiers collectively
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Clive at once took possession of the houses surrounding it, and from them kept up, all day, a heavy fire upon the defenders; until, at nightfall, these fell back upon the fort, after spiking their guns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The British force was, however, too strong to be resisted, and gradually the French were driven back, until they formed in rear of the battery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
which person or people
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the English troops advanced, they were met on the outskirts of the settlement by the enemy, who contested bravely every garden and inclosure with them.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The loss of this position compelled the French to abandon the other outlying batteries, from which, during the night, they withdrew their guns into the fort.
