used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Noble words were those just uttered by the Colonel.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The first care of the English was to quench their thirst.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Noble words were those just uttered by the Colonel.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
EmerynounUS /ˈeməri/
a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
at any time
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
with resolute determination
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first care of the English was to quench their thirst.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
hold firmly
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
and nothing more
From this reading Noble words were those just uttered by the Colonel.
Makololos
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From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
not any; not one
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Noble words were those just uttered by the Colonel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
others
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From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
an angry dispute
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
quenchverbUS /kwentʃ/
satisfy
From this reading The first care of the English was to quench their thirst.
re-united
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From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading SCIENCE UNDAUNTED.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Noble words were those just uttered by the Colonel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading The first care of the English was to quench their thirst.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Noble words were those just uttered by the Colonel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first care of the English was to quench their thirst.
UNDAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading SCIENCE UNDAUNTED.
communicated in words
From this reading Noble words were those just uttered by the Colonel.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the face of the Makololos it was no time for hesitation or discussion, and English and Russians, forgetting their national quarrel, were now re-united for mutual defence more firmly than ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Noble words were those just uttered by the Colonel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Noble words were those just uttered by the Colonel.
Zorn
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From this reading Emery and Zorn had warmly greeted each other, and the others had sealed their new alliance with a grasp of the hand.
