used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though doubtless if the tables had been turned.....
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
dishonorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərəbəl/
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Though doubtless if the tables had been turned.....
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though doubtless if the tables had been turned.....
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was indeed their only hope.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Though doubtless if the tables had been turned.....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed their only hope.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed their only hope.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
and nothing more
From this reading It was indeed their only hope.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
pointlessadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntləs/
not having a point especially a sharp point
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
RecognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
ShinnounUS /ʃɪn/
the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Though doubtless if the tables had been turned.....
express in words
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed their only hope.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Though doubtless if the tables had been turned.....
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Recognizing him as the Fleet Marshall, a small voice inside did in fact tell him to shoot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was indeed their only hope.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Shin watched the approaching general through the glasses, searching for any sign of personal weakness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But though bitterness rose strong against restraint, he knew that it would be pointless and dishonorable to kill him now.
