used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The capture of a Roman fortress by assault was a thing almost unheard of.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading The capture of a Roman fortress by assault was a thing almost unheard of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
exhale hard
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The capture of a Roman fortress by assault was a thing almost unheard of.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
approval
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
recognizable; marked
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
DecisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
an opposing military force
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
divisible by two
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading The capture of a Roman fortress by assault was a thing almost unheard of.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
Masada
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From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
the force of workers available
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
a particular point in time
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
overmatched
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From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
accept an excuse for
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The capture of a Roman fortress by assault was a thing almost unheard of.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
Sidenote
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From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
a special situation
From this reading The capture of a Roman fortress by assault was a thing almost unheard of.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading The capture of a Roman fortress by assault was a thing almost unheard of.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Difficulties of a Leader_ [Sidenote: The First Decisive Blow] The first decided blow of the war was given.
look attentively
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
at the time that
From this reading But it had the higher importance of a triumph at the beginning of a war, the moment when even the courageous are perplexed by doubt, and the timid watch their opportunity to raise the cry of ill fortune.
in or at the place that
From this reading It showed the facility of conquest, where men are determined to run the full risk of good or evil; it shook the military credit of the enemy, by the proof that they could be overmatched in activity, spirit, and conduct.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading I had incurred the full wrath of Rome; the trench between me and forgiveness was impassable, and I felt a stern delight in the conviction that hope of truce or pardon was at an end; the seizure of Masada was a defiance of the whole power of the empire.
