used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
aggressionnounUS /əˈɡreʃən/
a disposition to behave aggressively
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
any thing at all
From this reading There never was anything like it before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There never was anything like it before.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
apart from; not including
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
fiscaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪskəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
ill-advisedadjective
without careful prior deliberation or counsel
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
imitativeadjectiveUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪv/
marked by or given to imitation
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
incurablyadverb
to an incurable degree
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There never was anything like it before.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There never was anything like it before.
not any; not one
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
PhysicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There never was anything like it before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
unificationnounUS /ˌjuːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
VisiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There never was anything like it before.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
which person or people
From this reading Physically, our Empire is incurably scattered, various, and divided, and it is to quite other links and forces, it seems to me, than fiscal or military unification that we who desire its continuance must look to hold it together.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Visibly, on the map of the world it has a likeness to open hands, while the German Empire--except for a few ill-advised and imitative colonies--is clenched into a central European unity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, the British Empire has no common economic interests and no natural common enemy.
Zollverein
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From this reading It is not adapted to any form of Zollverein or any form of united aggression.
