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BW2/3 Posted 20 years ago
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to be set upon

The dogs had burst out of their nests only to be set upon by the fierce invaders.

What does it mean " to be set upon"?

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Hi, The dogs had burst out of their nests only to be set upon by the fierce invaders. What does it mean " to be set upon"? "To be attacked', usually by a superior force/superior numbers and usually without having provoked the attack.

— Clive

  • Hi, The dogs had burst out of their nests only to be set upon by the fierce invaders.
  • What does it mean " to be set upon"?
  • "To be attacked', usually by a superior force/superior numbers and usually without having provoked the attack.
  • Dogs don't have nests.
  • Clive
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Hi,

The dogs had burst out of their nests only to be set upon by the fierce invaders.

What does it mean " to be set upon"? "To be attacked', usually by a superior force/superior numbers and usually without having provoked the attack.

Dogs don't have nests.

Clive
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