used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was done in a petition couched in the most respectful language.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Thus the English government had another opportunity of adopting a conciliatory course.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Thus the English government had another opportunity of adopting a conciliatory course.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
make certain of
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
conciliatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪliːətɔːri/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading Thus the English government had another opportunity of adopting a conciliatory course.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
couchedverbUS /kaʊtʃt/
past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language
From this reading This was done in a petition couched in the most respectful language.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Thus the English government had another opportunity of adopting a conciliatory course.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not do so.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It did not do so.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This was done in a petition couched in the most respectful language.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Thus the English government had another opportunity of adopting a conciliatory course.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Thus the English government had another opportunity of adopting a conciliatory course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus the English government had another opportunity of adopting a conciliatory course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was done in a petition couched in the most respectful language.
incompatibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/
not compatible
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading This was done in a petition couched in the most respectful language.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
engage in
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This was done in a petition couched in the most respectful language.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Thus the English government had another opportunity of adopting a conciliatory course.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading This was done in a petition couched in the most respectful language.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading This was done in a petition couched in the most respectful language.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It did not do so.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
not in physical motion
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the English government had another opportunity of adopting a conciliatory course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was done in a petition couched in the most respectful language.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Washington Before Boston At this crisis Congress felt that it must make one more appeal to the King.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It says: “We beg to assure Your Majesty that, in spite of the sufferings of your loyal colonists during the present disagreement, we still cherish such tender consideration for the kingdom to which we owe our origin that we are far from demanding any agreement incompatible with the dignity and prosperity of the mother country.”
