used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
(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 THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
aristocratsnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræts/
plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
Bear'snounUS /berz/
possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading What induced them to choose that extraordinary name for themselves?
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading What induced them to choose that extraordinary name for themselves?
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What induced them to choose that extraordinary name for themselves?
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
death of a person
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
to a considerable degree
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading What induced them to choose that extraordinary name for themselves?
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
immediately past
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
engage in
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What induced them to choose that extraordinary name for themselves?
Napoleonists
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From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
PawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
RULERnounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What induced them to choose that extraordinary name for themselves?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Passing over the military, and turning their backs upon the league of the aristocrats, they took up a ground of their own, calling themselves "Napoleonists!"
Volkslied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What induced them to choose that extraordinary name for themselves?
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
wide-spreading
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE MOST POWERFUL RULER OF THEM ALL While the members of "the green book" were at work on their wide-spreading plans, those of the Bear's Paw had made others to their way of thinking.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Well, it is easy enough to make the poor believe their lot to be a hard one; it was at that time that the Russian Volkslied was written-- "My soul I give to God; My head I give the Czar; My body beneath my master's feet; The grave is all I call my own!"
a late time of life
From this reading Within the last four years especially the iron hand of adversity had pressed heavily on the country.
