used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
BelgiansnounUS /ˈbeldʒənz/
plural of “belgian” — a native or inhabitant of Belgium
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
compatriotsnounUS /kəmˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “compatriot” — a person from your own country
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
deep-thinking
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From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
divisible by two
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
ExpeditionaryadjectiveUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəneri/
(used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
a person of German nationality
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
Resimont's
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From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
set-backnoun
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
refrain from harming
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The great faith in the prompt action of Great Britain in sending a strong Expeditionary Force to Belgium had received a severe set-back.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
soldiers collectively
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He realized that the object of throwing French troops into Belgium was not to stay the threatened occupation of Brussels, but to avoid, if possible, the disastrous results of the presence of a German army on French soil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Separated Major Resimont's sentiments were shared by the majority of his deep-thinking compatriots.
at the time that
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the Major stated that the Belgians had "certain hopes" in the French, he spoke with a justifiable sense of caution.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
but in spite of that
From this reading Even yet the promised aid might be forthcoming--but it would be too late to spare the greater portion of the country, including the capital, from invasion.
