Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The battle is won; star-gate potential is a reality; and the spirits of the men are high.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The battle is won; star-gate potential is a reality; and the spirits of the men are high.

exert pressure on someone through threats

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

past form of “code” — attach a code to

From this reading The doubly coded message read as follows.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

dearly loved

From this reading * Dear Mr. President: The time for indecision has passed.

to double the degree

From this reading The doubly coded message read as follows.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

feelings of great warmth and intensity

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The doubly coded message read as follows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading * Dear Mr. President: The time for indecision has passed.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading * Dear Mr. President: The time for indecision has passed.

acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading * Dear Mr. President: The time for indecision has passed.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The battle is won; star-gate potential is a reality; and the spirits of the men are high.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

the force of workers available

From this reading The battle is won; star-gate potential is a reality; and the spirits of the men are high.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The doubly coded message read as follows.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

a form of address for a man

From this reading * Dear Mr. President: The time for indecision has passed.

eccentricity that is not easily explained

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The battle is won; star-gate potential is a reality; and the spirits of the men are high.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading * Dear Mr. President: The time for indecision has passed.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

existing in possibility

From this reading The battle is won; star-gate potential is a reality; and the spirits of the men are high.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The doubly coded message read as follows.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading The battle is won; star-gate potential is a reality; and the spirits of the men are high.

-ing form of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The battle is won; star-gate potential is a reality; and the spirits of the men are high.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The battle is won; star-gate potential is a reality; and the spirits of the men are high.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

the quality of being superior

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading * Dear Mr. President: The time for indecision has passed.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

hard to endure

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the act of using

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

past form of “vacillate” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

at the time that

From this reading Such times as these are rare, when patriotic fervor at home is matched by clear superiority in the field.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Still retaining his rank (an oddity in high political service) as a five-star general, and thus the most powerful man within the military establishment, Hayes was trying to use his popularity as a war hero, and his considerable influence among the Armed Forces, to blackmail the President into a military venture on which he had long vacillated.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The battle is won; star-gate potential is a reality; and the spirits of the men are high.