advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
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From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
messieursnounUS /meɪˈsjɜːrz/
plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/
be obedient to
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
spikingverbUS /ˈspaɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “spike” — stand in the way of
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
SusanounUS /ˈsuːsə/
a port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading No doubt that is essential, but there may be numerous little matters in which an officer may render great service.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
Turenne
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From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Now the vast proportion of officers consider that all the thinking has to be done by the general, and that they only have to obey orders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hector gained great credit from the report of the manner in which the force had been enabled to draw off without loss from the enemy's guns, owing to his forethought in bringing with him the means of spiking them, and also for his success in checking the advance of the enemy along the ramparts.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see, messieurs,” Turenne said to the members of his staff, who, with the exception of Hector, were together on the day after his return to Susa, “how important it is for officers, before setting out on an expedition, to think seriously over every contingency that may happen.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This young captain of ours did not content himself with leading the company to which I appointed him through the gateway.
