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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

extremely painful

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

(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 A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

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From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading No sacrifice could be too great to make.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Pedro and Joao spoke in the council with no uncertain sound.

dearly loved

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

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From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

one or the other of two

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading No sacrifice could be too great to make.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

of the present time and place

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Pedro and Joao spoke in the council with no uncertain sound.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

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From this reading Pedro and Joao spoke in the council with no uncertain sound.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

engage in

From this reading No sacrifice could be too great to make.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

not any; not one

From this reading Pedro and Joao spoke in the council with no uncertain sound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pedro and Joao spoke in the council with no uncertain sound.

a strong liking

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading No sacrifice could be too great to make.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Pedro and Joao spoke in the council with no uncertain sound.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Pedro and Joao spoke in the council with no uncertain sound.

a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading No sacrifice could be too great to make.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading A treaty should be kept, they said, and their dear brother's life saved at all costs.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Pedro and Joao spoke in the council with no uncertain sound.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Then let them go to war with every resource at their command, and win Ceuta back, and Tangier, too.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading But between the right on either side Duarte's scrupulous conscience wavered with agonising uncertainty; though with his deep love for his brother, and his instinctive preference for the simpler, more immediate duty, he inclined somewhat to the view of yielding the city.