used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Only through treachery, or some unforseen accident.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet how could we fail?
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
fiendsnounUS /fiːndz/
plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
how
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From this reading Yet how could we fail?
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading And, moreover, it was too late for retreat.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading And, moreover, it was too late for retreat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
not any; not one
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
on one occasion
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
and nothing more
From this reading Only through treachery, or some unforseen accident.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Only through treachery, or some unforseen accident.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading And, moreover, it was too late for retreat.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Only through treachery, or some unforseen accident.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our lives certainly hung in the balance, for these fiends would show no mercy, if once they gained power to strike back.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Only through treachery, or some unforseen accident.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And, moreover, it was too late for retreat.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Only through treachery, or some unforseen accident.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
unforseen
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From this reading Only through treachery, or some unforseen accident.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, moreover, it was too late for retreat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yet how could we fail?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE DECK IS OURS I had the next step carefully outlined in my own mind, and yet I hesitated a moment, glancing into the two faces before me, with a sudden realization of what the contemplated action would mean to all of us, if by any chance it should fail of success.
