used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUMAN SACRIFICE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
(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 When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
for the reason that
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
cannot
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From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading We shall have terrible contests to endure and extraordinary difficulties to overcome.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
Diego
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From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading We shall have terrible contests to endure and extraordinary difficulties to overcome.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
effervescencenoun
the process of bubbling as gas escapes
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading We shall have terrible contests to endure and extraordinary difficulties to overcome.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
exterminationnounUS /ɪkˌstɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
complete annihilation
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading We shall have terrible contests to endure and extraordinary difficulties to overcome.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We shall have terrible contests to endure and extraordinary difficulties to overcome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
the state of being honored
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A HUMAN SACRIFICE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
a particular point in time
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
and nothing more
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
win a victory over
From this reading We shall have terrible contests to endure and extraordinary difficulties to overcome.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading A HUMAN SACRIFICE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall have terrible contests to endure and extraordinary difficulties to overcome.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
express in speech
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading We shall have terrible contests to endure and extraordinary difficulties to overcome.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Now, one man, whatever his genius may be, and however great his knowledge, cannot satisfy such claims."
at the time that
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading When the first moment of effervescence was over, and tranquillity was beginning to be restored, Diego made a sign that he wished to speak, and all were silent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "I thank," he said, "the chiefs of the Twelve Nations for the honour which they do me, and I accept, because I believe myself worthy of it: but the war we are about to undertake is decisive, and must only terminate with the utter extermination of our enemies.
