used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He at once moved his force to his assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He at once moved his force to his assistance.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
besiegers
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From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
besiegingnounUS /bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
Charlie
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From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
convoysnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪz/
plural of “convoy” — a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
set up or found
From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He at once moved his force to his assistance.
ten 10s
From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He at once moved his force to his assistance.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once moved his force to his assistance.
and nothing more
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
Permacoil
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From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
in the near future
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore established himself in their rear, attacked and captured convoys, and prevented the country people from bringing in provisions.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times the besieging infantry advanced against him, but before these he at once fell back, only to return as soon as they retired to their camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He at once moved his force to his assistance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
soldiers collectively
From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days later Charlie received a message from the Rajah of Permacoil, saying that he was besieged by a strong native force, aided by the French.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found that the besiegers, among whom were two hundred French troops, were too strong to be attacked.
