used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading In accordance with this principle the Union General was busy preparing his Grand Army for a triumphant march into the far South.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
react verbally
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
bulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In accordance with this principle the Union General was busy preparing his Grand Army for a triumphant march into the far South.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
Donelson
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From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
an opposing military force
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
the organ of sight
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In accordance with this principle the Union General was busy preparing his Grand Army for a triumphant march into the far South.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
the act of departing
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading In accordance with this principle the Union General was busy preparing his Grand Army for a triumphant march into the far South.
let have
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
gunboatsnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊts/
plural of “gunboat” — a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
IRREPARABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
JohnstonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
the literary culture
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
something that is lost
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
engage in
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
march in a procession
From this reading In accordance with this principle the Union General was busy preparing his Grand Army for a triumphant march into the far South.
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
navigableadjectiveUS /ˈnævəɡəbəl/
able to be sailed on or through safely
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
and nothing more
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In accordance with this principle the Union General was busy preparing his Grand Army for a triumphant march into the far South.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading In accordance with this principle the Union General was busy preparing his Grand Army for a triumphant march into the far South.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In accordance with this principle the Union General was busy preparing his Grand Army for a triumphant march into the far South.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading In accordance with this principle the Union General was busy preparing his Grand Army for a triumphant march into the far South.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading In accordance with this principle the Union General was busy preparing his Grand Army for a triumphant march into the far South.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bulldog fighter of Fort Donelson had allowed his maxim of war to lead him into a situation which the eye of Johnston was quick to see.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grant, flushed with victory, had encamped his army along the banks of the Tennessee, then at flood and easily navigable for gunboats and transports.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE IRREPARABLE LOSS Jefferson Davis not only refused to remove Albert Sidney Johnston from his command in answer to the clamor of his critics, he wrote his general letters expressing such unbounded confidence in his genius that he inspired him to begin the most brilliant campaign on which the South had yet entered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Grant's famous motto was: "Never be over anxious about what your enemy is going to do to you; make him anxious about what you are going to do to him."
