1914
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From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
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From this reading He wrote to his wife: CRUZ, April 24, 1914.
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From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
5.30
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From this reading DEAREST ONE: We left today at 5.30.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
administration'snounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃənz/
possessive form of “administration” — a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
CrossroadsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsroʊdz/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
CRUZ
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From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
cryingadjectiveUS /ˈkraɪɪŋ/
demanding attention
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
DEARESTnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading DEAREST ONE: We left today at 5.30.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
LateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
mediationnounUS /ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən/
a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DEAREST ONE: We left today at 5.30.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
Richard
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From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
syndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading DEAREST ONE: We left today at 5.30.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
VERA
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From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
WARnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading He had arranged to act as correspondent for a syndicate of newspapers, and as he had for long been opposed to the administration's policy of "watchful waiting" was greatly disappointed on his arrival at the border to learn of the President's plan of mediation.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DEAREST ONE: We left today at 5.30.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading VERA CRUZ AND THE GREAT WAR Late in April, 1914, when war between the United States and Mexico seemed inevitable Richard once more left the peace and content of Crossroads and started for Vera Cruz, arriving there on April 29.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He wrote to his wife: CRUZ, April 24, 1914.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was a splendid scene, except for the children crying, and the wives of the officers and enlisted men trying not to cry.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote to his wife: CRUZ, April 24, 1914.
