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From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
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 LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
AmericasnounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
plural of “america” — 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 LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading America has to-day an inviolable Monroe Doctrine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
Consul-General
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From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
DoctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading America has to-day an inviolable Monroe Doctrine.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
at any time
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
Ex-Vice
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From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
exemplifiedverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪd/
inflected form of “exemplify” — be characteristic of
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
assemble or get together
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading America has to-day an inviolable Monroe Doctrine.
Haytinoun
an island in the West Indies
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
HemispherenounUS /ˈhemɪsfɪr/
half of the terrestrial globe
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
inviolableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
From this reading America has to-day an inviolable Monroe Doctrine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading America has to-day an inviolable Monroe Doctrine.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
pacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
Port-au-PrincenounUS /ˌpɔːrtoʊˈprɪns/
the capital and largest city of Haiti
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
republicsnounUS /riˈpʌblɪks/
plural of “republic” — a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
StripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
submitsverbUS /ˌsʌbˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
to-day
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From this reading America has to-day an inviolable Monroe Doctrine.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America.
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 author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
a late time of life
From this reading The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere.
