used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
from appearances alone
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
demoralizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
divisible by two
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
an act that fails
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
FORDnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
LARNE
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From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
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 THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
Montvilliers
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From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
self-sacrificingadjective
willing to deprive yourself
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
moving very fast
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In later times mere force of arms was not sufficient to ensure success, the rivalry of the nations had to be taken into consideration; and so long as a strong man ruled in Montvilliers the conquest, or the partition, of the state was a difficult matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To possess the fertile lands of Montvilliers was a hereditary desire amongst the surrounding states.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading History recounted many a determined struggle in the past which had this end in view, but sometimes by diplomacy, sometimes by splendid and self-sacrificing courage, the attempt had always been frustrated.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The sudden charge of a handful of desperate men has often demoralized a whole army, the reckless courage of even a single individual has constantly plucked success out of failure.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading THE FORD BY LARNE The moral effect of swift and determined action has won many a victory against strong and apparently overwhelming opposition.
