used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Successful leaders are few, and the masses follow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Successful leaders are few, and the masses follow.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The confidences bestowed and the responsibilities assumed are often very great.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The confidences bestowed and the responsibilities assumed are often very great.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The confidences bestowed and the responsibilities assumed are often very great.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
dishonorverbUS /dɪˈsɑːnər/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
an act that fails
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Honor, fame, power, and wealth are some of the rewards of great leadership.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Successful leaders are few, and the masses follow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Successful leaders are few, and the masses follow.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Honor, fame, power, and wealth are some of the rewards of great leadership.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Honor, fame, power, and wealth are some of the rewards of great leadership.
of great significance or value
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Successful leaders are few, and the masses follow.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Successful leaders are few, and the masses follow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
many times at short intervals
From this reading The confidences bestowed and the responsibilities assumed are often very great.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Honor, fame, power, and wealth are some of the rewards of great leadership.
premiumnounUS /ˈpriːmiəm/
payment for insurance
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
the act of punishing
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The confidences bestowed and the responsibilities assumed are often very great.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Honor, fame, power, and wealth are some of the rewards of great leadership.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Honor, fame, power, and wealth are some of the rewards of great leadership.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
moving very fast
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
trustsnounUS /trʌsts/
plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
under normal conditions
From this reading A betrayal of important trusts, or a failure to discharge responsibilities, usually brings swift and terrible punishment, poverty, prison, disgrace, and dishonor to descendants.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
precisely as stated
From this reading The confidences bestowed and the responsibilities assumed are often very great.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Honor, fame, power, and wealth are some of the rewards of great leadership.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE CRISIS What is of more value to civilization, or what commands a greater premium in the world than successful leadership?
