Onset: alternatives and connections

An attack upon a fortress or fortified town, with shells, hot shot, rockets, etc.; the act of throwing bombs and shot into a town or fortified place.

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To lay on or impose, as a load, tax, or burden; to load; to fill.

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To move in a contrary direction to.

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The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business.

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The evolution of light and heat in the combustion of bodies; combustion; state of ignition.

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The act of disharging firearms.

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A running into; hence, an entering into a territory with hostile intention; a temporary invasion; a predatory or harassing inroad; a raid.

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The act or process of penetrating, piercing, or entering; also, the act of mentally penetrating into, or comprehending, anything difficult.

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To touch or hit with some force, either with the hand or with an instrument; to smite; to give a blow to, either with the hand or with any instrument…

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The act or process of operating; agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.

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To leap; to jump.

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A violent onset or attack with physical means, as blows, weapons, etc.; an onslaught; the rush or charge of an attacking force; onset; as, to make as…

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To fall upon with force; to assail, as with force and arms; to assault.

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A rushing onward.

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An attack; an onset; esp., a furious or murderous attack or assault.

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