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From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
in the past
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The improvements at the White House were now complete, and the family of the Chief Magistrate took possession.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
BOUNDARYnounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
CANADIANadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The improvements at the White House were now complete, and the family of the Chief Magistrate took possession.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The improvements at the White House were now complete, and the family of the Chief Magistrate took possession.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
DISPUTEverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
a social unit living together
From this reading The improvements at the White House were now complete, and the family of the Chief Magistrate took possession.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
at a previous time
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
set up or found
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The improvements at the White House were now complete, and the family of the Chief Magistrate took possession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
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 The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
MagistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The improvements at the White House were now complete, and the family of the Chief Magistrate took possession.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The improvements at the White House were now complete, and the family of the Chief Magistrate took possession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
OFFICESnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The improvements at the White House were now complete, and the family of the Chief Magistrate took possession.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
RooseveltnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
SENDSverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The improvements at the White House were now complete, and the family of the Chief Magistrate took possession.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
a source of difficulty
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
VENEZUELAnounUS /ˌvenɪzˈweɪlə/
a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On December 1, Congress assembled for a new session, and on the day following the President's message was read.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The improvements at the White House were now complete, and the family of the Chief Magistrate took possession.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading A separate set of offices for the President and his Cabinet had been built at the western end of the executive mansion, and the rooms formerly used for this purpose were turned into living apartments.
a Caucasian
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
which person or people
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
WIRELESSnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The changes made have been approved by many who have seen them, and they have wondered why the alterations were not made a long time ago.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
YELLOWSTONEnounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading NEW OFFICES AT THE WHITE HOUSE--SENDS A WIRELESS MESSAGE TO KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND--END OF THE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA--THE CANADIAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE--BEGINNING OF A TRIP TO THE WEST--IN YELLOWSTONE PARK The end of the year found President Roosevelt in the best of health, despite the accident some weeks previous.
