Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

later than; following

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

(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 IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

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 IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The establishment of a naval station at Pago Pago has placed the United States, strategically, in the strongest position in western Polynesia.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

for a limitless time

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

possessive form of “germany” — a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The establishment of a naval station at Pago Pago has placed the United States, strategically, in the strongest position in western Polynesia.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

the act of departing

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

the decade from 1890 to 1899

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

above and across; more than

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The establishment of a naval station at Pago Pago has placed the United States, strategically, in the strongest position in western Polynesia.

the islands in the eastern part of Oceania

From this reading The establishment of a naval station at Pago Pago has placed the United States, strategically, in the strongest position in western Polynesia.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The establishment of a naval station at Pago Pago has placed the United States, strategically, in the strongest position in western Polynesia.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

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 IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

the northernmost islands are part of Papua New Guinea; the remainder form an independent state within the British Commonwealth

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

with regard to strategy

From this reading The establishment of a naval station at Pago Pago has placed the United States, strategically, in the strongest position in western Polynesia.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The establishment of a naval station at Pago Pago has placed the United States, strategically, in the strongest position in western Polynesia.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The American government, however, contented itself with a naval station at Pago Pago, Tutuila, and the exercise of a mild protectorate over the natives of the rest of that island.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading IN PAGO PAGO BAY In the settlement of the Samoan imbroglio in the late nineties by the partition of the group between Germany and the United States--Great Britain, the third party to the controversy having been granted compensatory rights in the Tongas and Solomons--America, for all practical purposes, had much the best of the bargain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Germany's rich and beautiful islands, after proving little more than a costly colonial experiment, passed out of her hands forever at the end of the late war.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The establishment of a naval station at Pago Pago has placed the United States, strategically, in the strongest position in western Polynesia.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Germany entered into actual possession of the two largest islands of the group, Upolou and Savaii, leaving the United States to do the same with Tutuila and the Manuas.