1911
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From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Kindly be prepared to absent yourself at a moment's notice."
not being in a specified place
From this reading "Kindly be prepared to absent yourself at a moment's notice."
matters of personal concern
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
America'snounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Kindly be prepared to absent yourself at a moment's notice."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
Bernarr
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From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
blunderingverbUS /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading It was Goyu speaking, blundering, old fool.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
a period of 100 years
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
ClutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
CulturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
the organ of sight
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading It was Goyu speaking, blundering, old fool.
FOREWORDnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
Goyu
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From this reading It was Goyu speaking, blundering, old fool.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Goyu speaking, blundering, old fool.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "Kindly be prepared to absent yourself at a moment's notice."
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
Macfadden
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From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Kindly be prepared to absent yourself at a moment's notice."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "Kindly be prepared to absent yourself at a moment's notice."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was Goyu speaking, blundering, old fool.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
the local environment
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "Kindly be prepared to absent yourself at a moment's notice."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading It was Goyu speaking, blundering, old fool.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
precisely as stated
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
War-God
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From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God In three parts, from Physical Culture magazine, July - September, 1911.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Goyu speaking, blundering, old fool.
which person or people
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I can safely promise the reader who takes up this unique recital of the twentieth century warfare, that his interest will be sustained to the very end by the interesting deductions and the keen insight into the possibilities of the present trend of international affairs exhibited by the author.--Bernarr Macfadden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the Clutch of the War-God FOREWORD: In this strange story of another day, the author has "dipped into the future" and viewed with his mind's eye the ultimate effect of America's self-satisfied complacency, and her persistent refusal to heed the lessons of Oriental progress.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Kindly be prepared to absent yourself at a moment's notice."
