used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
react verbally
From this reading In answer to their clamour Norman posted this notice on the bulletin board:
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "Every member of the army of the Brotherhood of Man enlisted for five years' service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
autocraticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Resignations will not be considered and deserters will be tried by court-martial.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading In answer to their clamour Norman posted this notice on the bulletin board:
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading "Every member of the army of the Brotherhood of Man enlisted for five years' service.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading In answer to their clamour Norman posted this notice on the bulletin board:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading In answer to their clamour Norman posted this notice on the bulletin board:
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
carefully weighed
From this reading Resignations will not be considered and deserters will be tried by court-martial.
CORDSnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
court-martialnounUS /ˈkɔːrtmɑːrʃəl/
a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law
From this reading Resignations will not be considered and deserters will be tried by court-martial.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
desertersnounUS /ˈdezərtərz/
plural of “deserter” — a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading Resignations will not be considered and deserters will be tried by court-martial.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading "Every member of the army of the Brotherhood of Man enlisted for five years' service.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every member of the army of the Brotherhood of Man enlisted for five years' service.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Every member of the army of the Brotherhood of Man enlisted for five years' service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Every member of the army of the Brotherhood of Man enlisted for five years' service.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Every member of the army of the Brotherhood of Man enlisted for five years' service.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Every member of the army of the Brotherhood of Man enlisted for five years' service.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Resignations will not be considered and deserters will be tried by court-martial.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In answer to their clamour Norman posted this notice on the bulletin board:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading In answer to their clamour Norman posted this notice on the bulletin board:
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
resignationsnounUS /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “resignation” — acceptance of despair
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Every member of the army of the Brotherhood of Man enlisted for five years' service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In answer to their clamour Norman posted this notice on the bulletin board:
TIGHTENverbUS /ˈtaɪtən/
make tight or tighter
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Resignations will not be considered and deserters will be tried by court-martial.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
the act of using
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
which person or people
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Resignations will not be considered and deserters will be tried by court-martial.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the cords tightened, scores who became dissatisfied with their lot offered their resignations and asked to return to their old homes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
Wolf'snounUS /wʊlfs/
possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading THE CORDS TIGHTEN On Wolf's urgent advice Norman determined to use the autocratic power invested in him by the deed of gift to establish a complete code of law and enforce it without fear or favour.
a late time of life
From this reading "Every member of the army of the Brotherhood of Man enlisted for five years' service.
