used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
AlabamanounUS /ˌæləˈbæmə/
a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
(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 For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
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 THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
ClaimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
enforcementnounUS /enˈfɔːrsmənt/
the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
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 During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
a person of German nationality
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
imperialismnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəlɪzəm/
a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
INTERNATIONALadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
invadernounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdər/
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
overshadowverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
be greater in significance than
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
that is looked for
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE International, lasting peace is the third great ideal sought by the Republic of the United States of America, and it is for the enforcement of that kind of peace that the United States is fighting.
except if; if not
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although other nations have struggled toward a standard of international and permanent peace, the United States was one of the first great nations to put the theory into practice.
at the time that
From this reading One of the first instances of this practice came at the close of the war between the States, when the question of the _Alabama_ Claims arose.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the war the Confederate States had caused to be built in English ports, with the knowledge of the British Government, cruisers to damage Federal commerce on the high seas.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For, unless such peace is assured by a decisive victory, the menace of German imperialism will so overshadow the world that all civilization will be flung back into one long effort to keep armed to repel the invader.
