used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
(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 It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Other militarists are more complex and more moral in their considerations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Other militarists are more complex and more moral in their considerations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading Other militarists are more complex and more moral in their considerations.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Other militarists are more complex and more moral in their considerations.
convergently
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From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Other militarists are more complex and more moral in their considerations.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
Krieges
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From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
militaristsnounUS /ˈmɪlətərɪsts/
plural of “militarist” — a person who advocates war or warlike policies
From this reading Other militarists are more complex and more moral in their considerations.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Other militarists are more complex and more moral in their considerations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Other militarists are more complex and more moral in their considerations.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
not any; not one
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
on one occasion
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
and nothing more
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other militarists are more complex and more moral in their considerations.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
Philosophie
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From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
resultantadjectiveUS /riˈzʌltənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
except for; apart from
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
SteinmetznounUS /ˈstaɪnmets/
United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Germany) (1865-1923)
From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "Philosophie des Krieges," by S. R. Steinmetz is a good example.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Other militarists are more complex and more moral in their considerations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
totalitynounUS /toʊˈtæləti/
the state of being total and complete
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading No victory is possible save as the resultant of a totality of virtues, no defeat for which some vice or weakness is not responsible.
weighsverbUS /weɪz/
third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
which person or people
From this reading War, according to this author, is an ordeal instituted by God, who weighs the nations in its balance.
