used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
acclaimverbUS /əˈkleɪm/
praise vociferously
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
anew
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The competition was open to both officers and men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A medal was given to the successful contestant, and much distinction came with it.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading The competition was open to both officers and men.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
carefully weighed
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
contestantnounUS /kənˈtestənt/
a person who participates in competitions
From this reading A medal was given to the successful contestant, and much distinction came with it.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading A medal was given to the successful contestant, and much distinction came with it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A medal was given to the successful contestant, and much distinction came with it.
highest in quality
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
MEDALnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
the force of workers available
From this reading The competition was open to both officers and men.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A medal was given to the successful contestant, and much distinction came with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The competition was open to both officers and men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The competition was open to both officers and men.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A medal was given to the successful contestant, and much distinction came with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The competition was open to both officers and men.
which person or people
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
WINNINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A medal was given to the successful contestant, and much distinction came with it.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That he should win seemed to accord with the fitness of things, and it was thought that he would again be successful.
a late time of life
From this reading THE WINNING OF A MEDAL It had become the practice of the War Department to present to the army every five years a comprehensive military problem involving an imaginary attack upon this country by a powerful foreign foe, and the proper line of defense.
but in spite of that
From this reading There had been as yet but one contest; five years before the medal had been won by a Major General who by wide acclaim was considered the greatest military authority in the Army.
