aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
affirmationnounUS /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading What vistas of destiny since that protest and affirmation received the sword's decisive arbitrament!
alliancesnounUS /əˈlaɪənsəz/
plural of “alliance” — the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
arbitramentnoun
the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment
From this reading What vistas of destiny since that protest and affirmation received the sword's decisive arbitrament!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
awakes
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From this reading OSWALD IN NEW YORK Oswald awakes early upon his first morning in New York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
covenantsnounUS /ˈkʌvənənts/
plural of “covenant” — a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
dawnsnounUS /dɔːnz/
plural of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading The significance of present surroundings dawns upon his mind.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading What vistas of destiny since that protest and affirmation received the sword's decisive arbitrament!
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading What vistas of destiny since that protest and affirmation received the sword's decisive arbitrament!
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading OSWALD IN NEW YORK Oswald awakes early upon his first morning in New York.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OSWALD IN NEW YORK Oswald awakes early upon his first morning in New York.
flexibleadjectiveUS /ˈfleksəbəl/
capable of being changed
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OSWALD IN NEW YORK Oswald awakes early upon his first morning in New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OSWALD IN NEW YORK Oswald awakes early upon his first morning in New York.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The significance of present surroundings dawns upon his mind.
modus
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From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OSWALD IN NEW YORK Oswald awakes early upon his first morning in New York.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OSWALD IN NEW YORK Oswald awakes early upon his first morning in New York.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The significance of present surroundings dawns upon his mind.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
OSWALDnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading OSWALD IN NEW YORK Oswald awakes early upon his first morning in New York.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The significance of present surroundings dawns upon his mind.
proscribedadjectiveUS /proʊˈskraɪbd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading What vistas of destiny since that protest and affirmation received the sword's decisive arbitrament!
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading What vistas of destiny since that protest and affirmation received the sword's decisive arbitrament!
responsiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
containing or using responses; alternating
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading The significance of present surroundings dawns upon his mind.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading What vistas of destiny since that protest and affirmation received the sword's decisive arbitrament!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The significance of present surroundings dawns upon his mind.
sword's
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From this reading What vistas of destiny since that protest and affirmation received the sword's decisive arbitrament!
tentativelyadverbUS /ˈtentətɪvli/
in a tentative manner
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The significance of present surroundings dawns upon his mind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OSWALD IN NEW YORK Oswald awakes early upon his first morning in New York.
vistasnounUS /ˈvɪstəz/
plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region
From this reading What vistas of destiny since that protest and affirmation received the sword's decisive arbitrament!
vivendi
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From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What vistas of destiny since that protest and affirmation received the sword's decisive arbitrament!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He is in the metropolis of that country about which so much had been written, told, and dreamed.
but in spite of that
From this reading With what sense of opportune occasion these two kindred nations are surely drawing toward that "modus vivendi," tentatively flexible, yet more potential, responsive, and insistent than treaty covenants, "triple alliances," or proscribed "spheres of influence."
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading OSWALD IN NEW YORK Oswald awakes early upon his first morning in New York.
