used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARTHE ASKS A QUESTION The conflict was immediate.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between Morestal and Philippe, the duel set in at once.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading MARTHE ASKS A QUESTION The conflict was immediate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Between Morestal and Philippe, the duel set in at once.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between Morestal and Philippe, the duel set in at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading MARTHE ASKS A QUESTION The conflict was immediate.
Corbier
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From this reading Le Corbier at once foresaw a scene.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading Between Morestal and Philippe, the duel set in at once.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Le Corbier at once foresaw a scene.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
of the present time and place
From this reading MARTHE ASKS A QUESTION The conflict was immediate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Between Morestal and Philippe, the duel set in at once.
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
irreconcilableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrekənsaɪləbəl/
impossible to reconcile
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Le Corbier at once foresaw a scene.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
MARTHE
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From this reading MARTHE ASKS A QUESTION The conflict was immediate.
Morestal
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From this reading Between Morestal and Philippe, the duel set in at once.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
on one occasion
From this reading Between Morestal and Philippe, the duel set in at once.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
Philippe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Between Morestal and Philippe, the duel set in at once.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading MARTHE ASKS A QUESTION The conflict was immediate.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Le Corbier at once foresaw a scene.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Between Morestal and Philippe, the duel set in at once.
a male human offspring
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARTHE ASKS A QUESTION The conflict was immediate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARTHE ASKS A QUESTION The conflict was immediate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went out of the tent, ordered the sentry to stand away, made sure that the group of Germans could not hear the sound of the raised voices.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The events of the previous days had cleared the way for it: at the first word, they stood up to each other like irreconcilable adversaries, the father spirited and aggressive, the son anxious and sad, but inflexible.
