1784
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From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
7th
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From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
subject to appointment
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
astutenessnounUS /əˈstuːtnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
co-workersnounUS /ˈkoʊˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “co-worker” — an associate that one works with
From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
confederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
ConfidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
eruditionnounUS /ˌerəˈdɪʃən/
profound scholarly knowledge
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
of great significance or value
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
Jefferson'snounUS /ˈdʒefərsənz/
possessive form of “jefferson” — 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
LASSnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
engage in
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
Monticello
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From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
negotiationnounUS /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
and nothing more
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
Plenipotentiarynoun
a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
probitynounUS /ˈproʊbəti/
complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
not in physical motion
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
treatiesnounUS /ˈtriːtiz/
plural of “treaty” — a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading For some time it had been the most cherished design of that body of patriots to establish advantageous commercial treaties with the European powers, thereby securing to America not only material prosperity, but, more important still, forcing our recognition as a separate and independent power, and creating for the new confederation of states a place among the brotherhood of nations.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
precisely as stated
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dr. Franklin and Mr. Adams, his co-workers, were already eagerly awaiting him in Paris.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Confident that Mr. Jefferson's astuteness, erudition, and probity would make a powerful impression upon those whom it was so much to our interest to attach to us, Congress had, on the 7th day of May, 1784, appointed him Minister Plenipotentiary for the negotiation of foreign commercial treaties.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading But, great as was Mr. Jefferson's patriotic interest in the cause he was to represent at the court of Louis XVI., his exile from Monticello was very painful to him.
a late time of life
From this reading "THE LASS WITH THE DELICATE AIR" It was to that unhappy land of France that Mr. Jefferson had come almost five years before on a mission for Congress.
