used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
(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 Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
authorizeverbUS /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
grant authorization or clearance for
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
Braddocks
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From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
go away from a place
From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
engage in
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
mid-afternoon
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From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
a particular point in time
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
Radwalader
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From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW.
snuffnounUS /snʌf/
the charred portion of a candlewick
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
strategistnounUS /ˈstrætɪdʒɪst/
an expert in strategy (especially in warfare)
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Radwalader, contrary to his custom, did not leave his apartment until mid-afternoon of the following day.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
which person or people
From this reading The Braddocks of warfare are those who at all hazards persist in the course at first laid out.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He carried a valise, and stopped for a moment on the step to snuff the fresh air with appreciation.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your most astute strategist is the general ready, at any stage of the campaign, to authorize a complete change of plan, if the circumstances call for it, and to make for the end in view along wholly altered lines.
