1872
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From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
having companions or an escort
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
advisabilitynounUS /ˌædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being advisable
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
annexingverbUS /əˈneksɪŋ/
-ing form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
subject to appointment
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
cannot
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From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
commissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
correspondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
DOMINGOnounUS /doʊˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941)
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
Dr
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From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
a social unit living together
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
made afraid
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
Hon
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From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
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From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
Hurlburt
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From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
go away from a place
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
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 Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
ProminentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
To recall to mind.
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
SANTO
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From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A government steamer was placed at the disposal of the commissioners, and a number of newspaper correspondents accompanied them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
a Caucasian
From this reading The two other commissioners were Hon. Benjamin F. Wade of Ohio, and Hon. Andrew D. White.
William
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From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading VISITS TO SANTO DOMINGO In the year 1872, Dr. Howe was appointed one of three commissioners to report upon the advisability of annexing Santo Domingo to the United States.
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 Prominent among these was William Henry Hurlburt, at that time identified with the "New York World."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Before taking leave of his family, Dr. Howe said, "Remember that you cannot hear from us sooner than a month under the most favorable circumstances, so do not be frightened at our long silence."
