Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Consequently, he took active and drastic steps to bring order out of chaos.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

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

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Consequently, he took active and drastic steps to bring order out of chaos.

the act of making something wider

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

serving as an essential component

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading Consequently, he took active and drastic steps to bring order out of chaos.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently, he took active and drastic steps to bring order out of chaos.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

power to direct or determine

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had threatened many times to police these countries, and he finally prepared to do so.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had threatened many times to police these countries, and he finally prepared to do so.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

forceful and extreme and rigorous

From this reading Consequently, he took active and drastic steps to bring order out of chaos.

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From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He had threatened many times to police these countries, and he finally prepared to do so.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

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

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

an established custom

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

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

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Consequently, he took active and drastic steps to bring order out of chaos.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

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

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

and nothing more

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

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 England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

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 England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had threatened many times to police these countries, and he finally prepared to do so.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

in a stubborn unregenerate manner

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Consequently, he took active and drastic steps to bring order out of chaos.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Consequently, he took active and drastic steps to bring order out of chaos.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading He had threatened many times to police these countries, and he finally prepared to do so.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He had threatened many times to police these countries, and he finally prepared to do so.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

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

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

recurring again and again

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

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 THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had threatened many times to police these countries, and he finally prepared to do so.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

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

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Consequently, he took active and drastic steps to bring order out of chaos.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

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

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

in or at that place or location

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He had threatened many times to police these countries, and he finally prepared to do so.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading He had threatened many times to police these countries, and he finally prepared to do so.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He had threatened many times to police these countries, and he finally prepared to do so.

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

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Consequently, he took active and drastic steps to bring order out of chaos.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

up to a particular time

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One revolution followed another in quick succession, until neither life nor property was safe.

which person or people

From this reading England, Germany and other nations who had citizens and investments there had long protested to the American Government, and Dru knew that one of the purposes of the proposed coalition against the United States had been the assumption of control themselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE BROADENING OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE In spite of repeated warnings from the United States, Mexico and the Central American Republics had obstinately continued their old time habit of revolutions without just cause, with the result that they neither had stable governments within themselves, nor any hope of peace with each other.