ENERGY 1.
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Chapter V
1. Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers. [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each. Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?" "Not more than 100,000 men, your Majesty."
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"”
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From this reading "Not more than 100,000 men, your Majesty."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
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From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
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From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
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From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
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From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
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From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
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From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not more than 100,000 men, your Majesty."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not more than 100,000 men, your Majesty."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not more than 100,000 men, your Majesty."
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From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Not more than 100,000 men, your Majesty."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sun Tzŭ said: The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
which person or people
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading [That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc., with subordinate officers in command of each.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Tu Mu reminds us of Han Hsin’s famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Not more than 100,000 men, your Majesty."
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 05: Energy (Thế Lực & Động Lực)?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "V....", what tone does the author establish?
