used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a skilled general, he recognized the value of delay.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
anew
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Failing to carry the citadel by assault, he resorted to strategy.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Failing to carry the citadel by assault, he resorted to strategy.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Failing to carry the citadel by assault, he resorted to strategy.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading Failing to carry the citadel by assault, he resorted to strategy.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
carefully weighed
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Like a skilled general, he recognized the value of delay.
in a serious manner
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
FailingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Failing to carry the citadel by assault, he resorted to strategy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Like a skilled general, he recognized the value of delay.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a skilled general, he recognized the value of delay.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like a skilled general, he recognized the value of delay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
PocahontasnounUS /ˌpoʊkəˈhɑːntəs/
a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
with low volume
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Like a skilled general, he recognized the value of delay.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading Failing to carry the citadel by assault, he resorted to strategy.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Like a skilled general, he recognized the value of delay.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Failing to carry the citadel by assault, he resorted to strategy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
Thorne
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From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Like a skilled general, he recognized the value of delay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the girl's love for him, he possessed a powerful ally; there was a traitor in the camp of his adversary, and sooner or later it would be betrayed into his hands; of this he was convinced, and the conviction fortified him to trust the result to time.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had considered the situation earnestly, and decided that it would be his wisest course.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The next day Thorne quietly returned to New York, without making any attempt to see or communicate with Pocahontas again.
