used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
adjunctsnounUS /ˈædʒʌŋkts/
plural of “adjunct” — something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading An iron game, more like chess in its general mode of playing than any other.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading An iron game, more like chess in its general mode of playing than any other.
CHESS-GAME
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From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
finger-nail
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From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In short, a game.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading An iron game, more like chess in its general mode of playing than any other.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading An iron game, more like chess in its general mode of playing than any other.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading An iron game, more like chess in its general mode of playing than any other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An iron game, more like chess in its general mode of playing than any other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An iron game, more like chess in its general mode of playing than any other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading An iron game, more like chess in its general mode of playing than any other.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading An iron game, more like chess in its general mode of playing than any other.
prancingverbUS /ˈprænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, a game.
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An iron game, more like chess in its general mode of playing than any other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
soldiers collectively
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
typifyverbUS /ˈtɪpəfaɪ/
embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE IRON CHESS-GAME War is not a matter of prancing steeds, troops charging, heroic feats of arms.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading These spectacular adjuncts typify war as the little finger-nail of one hand might typify the whole human body.
in the company of; together with
From this reading War itself is a huge problem in mathematics; combined with an element of puzzle and gross chance.
