inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading "I don’t think so," declared Chester.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I don’t think so," declared Chester.
don't
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From this reading "I don’t think so," declared Chester.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
Hal
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From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don’t think so," declared Chester.
I'm
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From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You talk like Stubbs," said Chester.
for more time
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
by chance
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I don’t think so," declared Chester.
StubbsnounUS /stʌbz/
English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)
From this reading "You talk like Stubbs," said Chester.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "You talk like Stubbs," said Chester.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are aiming to get the easiest terms possible, and they must be smart enough to realize that the longer they postpone their cry for peace, the harder will be the terms imposed by the allies."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don’t think so," declared Chester.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "I’m willing to bet, though," said Hal, "that the Germans will go back on their promises."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
a late time of life
From this reading "Maybe so," Hal admitted; "but after four years’ experience with the Germans, I believe nothing until I see it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You talk like Stubbs," said Chester.
