used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
move towards
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
baffleverbUS /ˈbæfəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Undoubtedly the battle was on that must decide the fate of the gay French capital.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Undoubtedly the battle was on that must decide the fate of the gay French capital.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
convergingnounUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
the act of converging (coming closer)
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Undoubtedly the battle was on that must decide the fate of the gay French capital.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
at any time
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Undoubtedly the battle was on that must decide the fate of the gay French capital.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Undoubtedly the battle was on that must decide the fate of the gay French capital.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Undoubtedly the battle was on that must decide the fate of the gay French capital.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
hubnounUS /hʌb/
the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
Joffrenoun
French field marshal who commanded the Allied armies in France during World War II (1852-1931)
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
and nothing more
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
Kluck
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From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
for more time
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Undoubtedly the battle was on that must decide the fate of the gay French capital.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
not any; not one
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Undoubtedly the battle was on that must decide the fate of the gay French capital.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
Teutonnoun
someone (especially a German) who speaks a Germanic language
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
a special situation
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly the battle was on that must decide the fate of the gay French capital.
precisely as stated
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
Von
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From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Concerning one thing, at least, there was no longer any doubt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Von Kluck and those other daring Teuton commanders were converging in toward Paris just as the spokes of a giant wheel draw closer as they approach the hub.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They could plainly hear the deep grumble of big guns, while the very earth under them trembled perceptibly with the tremendous shock of the explosions that were miles away.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If General Joffre, the veteran French leader, could manage through strategy to baffle their designs he would win such immortal fame as no man short of Napoleon had ever attained in the estimation of the French nation.
