used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading The situation demanded a dictatorship for the moment, and he did not hesitate to assume it.
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When a crisis called for decision he made it with lightning rapidity and stuck to it.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading When a crisis called for decision he made it with lightning rapidity and stuck to it.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading When a crisis called for decision he made it with lightning rapidity and stuck to it.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The situation demanded a dictatorship for the moment, and he did not hesitate to assume it.
dictatorshipnounUS /dɪkˈteɪtərʃɪp/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading The situation demanded a dictatorship for the moment, and he did not hesitate to assume it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The situation demanded a dictatorship for the moment, and he did not hesitate to assume it.
dreamernounUS /ˈdriːmər/
someone who is dreaming
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When a crisis called for decision he made it with lightning rapidity and stuck to it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a crisis called for decision he made it with lightning rapidity and stuck to it.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The situation demanded a dictatorship for the moment, and he did not hesitate to assume it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading It was the one thing needed to insure successful progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the one thing needed to insure successful progress.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading When a crisis called for decision he made it with lightning rapidity and stuck to it.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
love-sick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When a crisis called for decision he made it with lightning rapidity and stuck to it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
and nothing more
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
a particular point in time
From this reading The situation demanded a dictatorship for the moment, and he did not hesitate to assume it.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was the one thing needed to insure successful progress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the one thing needed to insure successful progress.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
poet-athlete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It was the one thing needed to insure successful progress.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading When a crisis called for decision he made it with lightning rapidity and stuck to it.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation demanded a dictatorship for the moment, and he did not hesitate to assume it.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
caught or fixed
From this reading When a crisis called for decision he made it with lightning rapidity and stuck to it.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It was the one thing needed to insure successful progress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
theoristnounUS /ˈθiːərɪst/
someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
a special situation
From this reading It was the one thing needed to insure successful progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the one thing needed to insure successful progress.
at the time that
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE MASTER HAND The whole machinery of the colony responded instantly to the grip of the master's hand.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a crisis called for decision he made it with lightning rapidity and stuck to it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the Brotherhood realized that the young poet-athlete was not merely a love-sick dreamer and theorist, but a man of quick decisions, of firm and inflexible will, and the power to execute his will, they fell in line, caught the step, and order emerged from chaos.
