16th
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From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
1840
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From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
equally
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
(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 His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
a cherished desire
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
blockadingadjectiveUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪdɪŋ/
blocking entrance to and exit from seaports and harbors
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
Cruz
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From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
denouncingverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
monarchicaladjective
having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
not any; not one
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
on one occasion
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
Paredes
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From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
go across or through
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
prosecuteverbUS /ˈprɑːsəkjuːt/
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
REVOLUTIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
carry out
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading His personal feeling in that matter might have been understood by recalling the fact that his downfall had resulted from his severe defeat in attempting to conquer the earlier American settlers in Texas.
unhinderedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɪndərd/
not slowed or blocked or interfered with
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
Vera
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From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was for that reason that he was permitted to pass unhindered through the blockading fleet in the Gulf, but he had no such idea in his cunning and ambitious head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His real objects in returning were to take vengeance upon his enemies, to restore himself to the supreme power which he had lost by the revolution of 1840, and, for that purpose, to prosecute the war with the United States with all possible vigor.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading On his arrival in Vera Cruz, on the 16th of August, a proclamation which he at once issued, denouncing alike the monarchical ambition of President Paredes and the wicked invasion of Mexico by the armies of the northern republic, opened the eyes of all concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE REVOLUTION There had been a curious impression upon the minds of some American statesmen that General Santa Anna would return to his native country with a purpose of making peace.
