used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
in the past
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
brain-taxing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
dozensnounUS /ˈdʌzənz/
a large number or amount
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
an opposing military force
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
frillsnounUS /frɪlz/
plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
HadesnounUS /ˈheɪdiz/
(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WAR IS--WAR!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, it was war.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
muscle-straining
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
a special situation
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
villainynoun
the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
From this reading A combination it is of dozens of varied Hades, with all the little devils of hate and villainy and slow torture thrown in.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading WAR IS--WAR!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, it was war.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
in the company of; together with
From this reading There could be no question about its being the real thing, with all the frills and thrills that go along with a gigantic, brain-taxing, muscle-straining attempt to kill an enemy and not be killed by him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Sherman designated the kind of war practised two generations ago as having a resemblance to the infernal regions, what would he call war as practised in this generation?
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, it was war.
