used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
(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 The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The officers protested, but the Dictator was irrestrainable.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
DictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading The officers protested, but the Dictator was irrestrainable.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
start firing a weapon
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
hold firmly
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
gunnersnounUS /ˈɡʌnərz/
plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
irrestrainable
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From this reading The officers protested, but the Dictator was irrestrainable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officers protested, but the Dictator was irrestrainable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading The officers protested, but the Dictator was irrestrainable.
red-hotadjective
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
sailboatnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊt/
a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
slackenverbUS /ˈslækən/
become slow or slower
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
move hurridly
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The better to accomplish this, he shouted to the Captain to slacken speed, so as not to distract the aim of the gunners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To the consternation of every one, he gave an instant order to fire upon the sailboat.
the topmost one of two
From this reading He hurried down from the upper deck and ordered two sailors to train the gun at the front on the little craft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
at the time that
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
Yozarro's
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From this reading General Yozarro's red-hot temper burst into uncontrollable flame, and he committed a blunder which allowed the game to flit when it was within his grasp.
