effective
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/ noun C2- a soldier fit for duty
Plural effectives
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And this time it must be confessed that, contrary to the usual state of affairs in discussions between the young men, the effective arguments were all on Albert’s side.
The man replied that if the Horse would receive a bit in his mouth and agree to carry him, he would contrive effective weapons against the Stag.
Most of my readers are aware that the second act of Parisina opens with the celebrated and effective duet in which Parisina, while sleeping, betrays to Azzo the secret of her love for Ugo.
A Bricklayer earnestly recommended bricks as affording the best material for an effective resistance.
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