1844
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From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
(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 The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
annexationnounUS /ˌænekˈseɪʃən/
incorporation by joining or uniting
From this reading In March of the next year, Congress sanctioned the annexation of Texas, and trouble with Mexico began in earnest.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In March of the next year, Congress sanctioned the annexation of Texas, and trouble with Mexico began in earnest.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The little round of social gayeties, however, was of brief duration.
briefestadjectiveUS /ˈbriːfəst/
superlative of “brief” — of short duration or distance
From this reading Grant's company was ordered to join this army, on the briefest notice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Grant's company was ordered to join this army, on the briefest notice.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading In March of the next year, Congress sanctioned the annexation of Texas, and trouble with Mexico began in earnest.
DentsnounUS /dents/
plural of “dent” — an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading The little round of social gayeties, however, was of brief duration.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading In March of the next year, Congress sanctioned the annexation of Texas, and trouble with Mexico began in earnest.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
gayeties
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From this reading The little round of social gayeties, however, was of brief duration.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading Grant's company was ordered to join this army, on the briefest notice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The little round of social gayeties, however, was of brief duration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Grant's company was ordered to join this army, on the briefest notice.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little round of social gayeties, however, was of brief duration.
march in a procession
From this reading In March of the next year, Congress sanctioned the annexation of Texas, and trouble with Mexico began in earnest.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In March of the next year, Congress sanctioned the annexation of Texas, and trouble with Mexico began in earnest.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Grant's company was ordered to join this army, on the briefest notice.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little round of social gayeties, however, was of brief duration.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
and nothing more
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Grant's company was ordered to join this army, on the briefest notice.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The little round of social gayeties, however, was of brief duration.
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading In March of the next year, Congress sanctioned the annexation of Texas, and trouble with Mexico began in earnest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The little round of social gayeties, however, was of brief duration.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading In March of the next year, Congress sanctioned the annexation of Texas, and trouble with Mexico began in earnest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little round of social gayeties, however, was of brief duration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Grant's company was ordered to join this army, on the briefest notice.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grant's company was ordered to join this army, on the briefest notice.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little round of social gayeties, however, was of brief duration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In March of the next year, Congress sanctioned the annexation of Texas, and trouble with Mexico began in earnest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young lieutenant had time only for a brief leave-taking with the Dents, and one member in particular, but her final message meant all the world to him.
Zachary
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From this reading Trouble with Mexico was brewing, and in 1844 relations had become so strained that an "Army of Observation," as it was called, was assembled under General Zachary Taylor, old "Rough and Ready," on the border.
