used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
acceptsverbUS /ækˈsepts/
third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true
From this reading The soldier accepts calmly this work of going out ahead to draw a possible enemy's fire.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
at or in the front
From this reading The soldier accepts calmly this work of going out ahead to draw a possible enemy's fire.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The "point" often draws disastrous fire upon itself, but the larger body of troops is saved from catastrophe.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The soldier accepts calmly this work of going out ahead to draw a possible enemy's fire.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The "point" often draws disastrous fire upon itself, but the larger body of troops is saved from catastrophe.
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
DATTO
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From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading The "point" often draws disastrous fire upon itself, but the larger body of troops is saved from catastrophe.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading The "point" often draws disastrous fire upon itself, but the larger body of troops is saved from catastrophe.
an opposing military force
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
start firing a weapon
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The "point" often draws disastrous fire upon itself, but the larger body of troops is saved from catastrophe.
the act of departing
From this reading The soldier accepts calmly this work of going out ahead to draw a possible enemy's fire.
HAKKUT
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From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The "point" often draws disastrous fire upon itself, but the larger body of troops is saved from catastrophe.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
the force of workers available
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
in motion
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The "point" often draws disastrous fire upon itself, but the larger body of troops is saved from catastrophe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The soldier accepts calmly this work of going out ahead to draw a possible enemy's fire.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The soldier accepts calmly this work of going out ahead to draw a possible enemy's fire.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
on the contrary
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The "point" often draws disastrous fire upon itself, but the larger body of troops is saved from catastrophe.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldier accepts calmly this work of going out ahead to draw a possible enemy's fire.
supposedlyadverbUS /səˈpoʊzədli/
believed or reputed to be the case
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The soldier accepts calmly this work of going out ahead to draw a possible enemy's fire.
ticklishadjectiveUS /ˈtɪkəlɪʃ/
difficult to handle; requiring great tact
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DATTO HAKKUT MAKES A NEW MOVE To the civilian mind, being sent forward purposely to draw the enemy's fire, looks like "ticklish" business.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The "point" often draws disastrous fire upon itself, but the larger body of troops is saved from catastrophe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The "point" often draws disastrous fire upon itself, but the larger body of troops is saved from catastrophe.
at the time that
From this reading It is on the same principle that a "point" of several men is always sent in advance of the larger body when moving supposedly in the face of the enemy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The soldier accepts calmly this work of going out ahead to draw a possible enemy's fire.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it is better to risk a few men rather than sacrifice many.
