used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRUXTON ON PARADE Count Marlanx was a soldier.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
bideverbUS /baɪd/
dwell
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
exhale hard
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading TRUXTON ON PARADE Count Marlanx was a soldier.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was part of his plan to hold the misguided Reds responsible for the lamentable death of Prince Robin.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was part of his plan to hold the misguided Reds responsible for the lamentable death of Prince Robin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was part of his plan to hold the misguided Reds responsible for the lamentable death of Prince Robin.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
how
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From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
lamentableadjectiveUS /ləˈmentəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading It was part of his plan to hold the misguided Reds responsible for the lamentable death of Prince Robin.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
Marlanx
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From this reading TRUXTON ON PARADE Count Marlanx was a soldier.
miscarriagenounUS /mɪˈskerədʒ/
failure of a plan
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading It was part of his plan to hold the misguided Reds responsible for the lamentable death of Prince Robin.
a particular point in time
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TRUXTON ON PARADE Count Marlanx was a soldier.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
PARADEnounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading TRUXTON ON PARADE Count Marlanx was a soldier.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was part of his plan to hold the misguided Reds responsible for the lamentable death of Prince Robin.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was part of his plan to hold the misguided Reds responsible for the lamentable death of Prince Robin.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
RedsnounUS /redz/
plural of “red” — red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was part of his plan to hold the misguided Reds responsible for the lamentable death of Prince Robin.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was part of his plan to hold the misguided Reds responsible for the lamentable death of Prince Robin.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading It was part of his plan to hold the misguided Reds responsible for the lamentable death of Prince Robin.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading TRUXTON ON PARADE Count Marlanx was a soldier.
carry out
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
TRUXTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRUXTON ON PARADE Count Marlanx was a soldier.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The miscarriage of a detail here and there in this vast, comprehensive plan of action did not in the least sense discourage him.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He knew how to take defeat and to bide his time; he knew how to behave in the hour of victory and in the moment of rout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRUXTON ON PARADE Count Marlanx was a soldier.
at the time that
From this reading It was no light blow to his calculations, of course, when the designs of an organisation separate and distinct from his own failed in their purpose.
