ABRAHAMnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They suffer materially, they suffer in their wounded self-love, they suffer in their reputation as soldiers.
for the reason that
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
CervantesnounUS /serˈvɑːntes/
Spanish writer best remembered for “Don Quixote” which satirizes chivalry and influenced the development of the novel form (1547-1616)
From this reading +Cervantes.+ _Vae victis!_ says the wisdom of the nations.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
dans
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From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
doit
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From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
estnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
fuir
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From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
guerre
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From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
IlnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading They suffer materially, they suffer in their wounded self-love, they suffer in their reputation as soldiers.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading +Cervantes.+ _Vae victis!_ says the wisdom of the nations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
something you have to do
From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM.
and nothing more
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
où
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From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
PLAINSnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading Il est des occasions dans la guerre où le plus brave doit fuir.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading They suffer materially, they suffer in their wounded self-love, they suffer in their reputation as soldiers.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading +Cervantes.+ _Vae victis!_ says the wisdom of the nations.
self-lovenoun
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading They suffer materially, they suffer in their wounded self-love, they suffer in their reputation as soldiers.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading They suffer materially, they suffer in their wounded self-love, they suffer in their reputation as soldiers.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading They suffer materially, they suffer in their wounded self-love, they suffer in their reputation as soldiers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They suffer materially, they suffer in their wounded self-love, they suffer in their reputation as soldiers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They suffer materially, they suffer in their wounded self-love, they suffer in their reputation as soldiers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
Vae
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From this reading +Cervantes.+ _Vae victis!_ says the wisdom of the nations.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
victis
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From this reading +Cervantes.+ _Vae victis!_ says the wisdom of the nations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading +Cervantes.+ _Vae victis!_ says the wisdom of the nations.
WoenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
people who are wounded
From this reading They suffer materially, they suffer in their wounded self-love, they suffer in their reputation as soldiers.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Woe to the conquered!--not only because of the ruin which follows defeat, but because the vanquished are always in the wrong.
