adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading I have also presented you with a more extended and complete portrait of him in the frontispiece of this work.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
BUILTadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading CONCERNING THE DISTINGUISHED OFFICER WHO BUILT THE FORTS.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I have also presented you with a more extended and complete portrait of him in the frontispiece of this work.
CONCERNINGverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE DISTINGUISHED OFFICER WHO BUILT THE FORTS.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
DISTINGUISHEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading CONCERNING THE DISTINGUISHED OFFICER WHO BUILT THE FORTS.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading I have also presented you with a more extended and complete portrait of him in the frontispiece of this work.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
FORTSnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading CONCERNING THE DISTINGUISHED OFFICER WHO BUILT THE FORTS.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading I have also presented you with a more extended and complete portrait of him in the frontispiece of this work.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have also presented you with a more extended and complete portrait of him in the frontispiece of this work.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
Mahan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
meditativeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
OFFICERnounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading CONCERNING THE DISTINGUISHED OFFICER WHO BUILT THE FORTS.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading I have also presented you with a more extended and complete portrait of him in the frontispiece of this work.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have also presented you with a more extended and complete portrait of him in the frontispiece of this work.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE DISTINGUISHED OFFICER WHO BUILT THE FORTS.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I do this out of respect to the truth of history, and from an apprehension that there are others, perhaps, higher in rank, who may lay claim to the honor, at some future day.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading He appears here in his usually calm, meditative mood, with his pipe and Professor Mahan's last great work on fortifications.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
WHOpronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading CONCERNING THE DISTINGUISHED OFFICER WHO BUILT THE FORTS.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I have also presented you with a more extended and complete portrait of him in the frontispiece of this work.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I HAVE thought it no more than right, my son, to present you with a pleasant, but very exact picture of the distinguished officer of engineers, to whose skill we are indebted for the forts that more than once saved Washington.
