used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
highly skilled
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
matters of personal concern
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
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 When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
British-German
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From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
COALITIONnounUS /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
Dru
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From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
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 When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
a message received and understood
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
INTERNATIONALadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
a particular point in time
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
negotiatedverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪtəd/
past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
not any; not one
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
providentialadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːvəˈdenʃəl/
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
rehabilitatingverbUS /ˌriːhəˈbɪləteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehabilitate” — help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
Selwyn
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From this reading Immediately after receiving from Selwyn the information concerning the British-German alliance, he had begun to build, as it were, a fire behind the British Ministry, and the result was its overthrow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL COALITION Busy as General Dru had been rehabilitating domestic affairs, he never for a moment neglected the foreign situation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
undoverbUS /ənˈduː/
cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
unhamperedadjectiveUS /ənˈhæmpərd/
not slowed or blocked or interfered with
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He felt that it was almost providential that he was in a position to handle it unhampered, for at no time in our history were we in such peril of powerful foreign coalition.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
at the time that
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When the English nation began to realize that a tentative agreement was being arrived at between their country on the one hand, and Germany and Japan on the other, with America as its object of attack, there was a storm of indignation; and when the new Ministry was installed the diplomatic machinery was set to work to undo, as nearly as could be, what their predecessors had accomplished.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the meantime, Dru negotiated with them to the end that England and America were to join hands in a world wide policy of peace and commercial freedom.
