used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Sultan of TURKEY is reported to have wired to the KAISER to think of another.
anticipatesverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪts/
third-person singular of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
for the reason that
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
CHARIVARIA
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
evacuatedverbUS /ɪˈvækjəweɪtɪd/
past form of “evacuate” — move out of an unsafe location into safety
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
FatherlandnounUS /ˈfɑːðərlænd/
the country where you were born
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
Germany'snounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməniz/
possessive form of “germany” — a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Sultan of TURKEY is reported to have wired to the KAISER to think of another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
KAISERnounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading The Sultan of TURKEY is reported to have wired to the KAISER to think of another.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
long-sufferingnoun
patient endurance of pain or unhappiness
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
not any; not one
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
and nothing more
From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The Sultan of TURKEY is reported to have wired to the KAISER to think of another.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
semi-official
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From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading The Sultan of TURKEY is reported to have wired to the KAISER to think of another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The Sultan of TURKEY is reported to have wired to the KAISER to think of another.
TIRPITZ
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From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
TURKEYnounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading The Sultan of TURKEY is reported to have wired to the KAISER to think of another.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
VON
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From this reading Victory is only a question of keeping cool, says VON TIRPITZ.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A semi-official message from Berlin declares that Jerusalem was evacuated because Germany's friends did not desire to see battles fought over sacred ground.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A long-suffering Fatherland anticipates no difficulty whatever in following his advice during the winter.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading The Sultan of TURKEY is reported to have wired to the KAISER to think of another.
