used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
any person at all
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
basicadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsɪk/
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
didn't
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From this reading Jason didn't try to press the point.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
divisible by two
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
hadn't
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From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
of great significance or value
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
a message received and understood
From this reading Rhes could still supply information though.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
it's
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From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading Jason didn't try to press the point.
lethaladjectiveUS /ˈliːθəl/
of an instrument of certain death
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
mutationsnounUS /mjuːˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “mutation” — (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Jason didn't try to press the point.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Jason didn't try to press the point.
Rhes
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From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
not in physical motion
From this reading Rhes could still supply information though.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Rhes could still supply information though.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jason didn't try to press the point.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Rhes could still supply information though.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jason didn't try to press the point.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Jason didn't try to press the point.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
wasn't
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From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
at the time that
From this reading He hadn't succeeded in convincing anyone in the city of the lethal mutations even when they could observe all the facts.
which person or people
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The effort of forcing Rhes to change his basic attitudes wasn't worth it--even if possible.
you'll
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From this reading "I suppose it's not important who started the battle," Jason said for the other man's benefit, not meaning a word of it, "but you'll have to agree that the city people are permanently at war with all the local life.
