used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
applicableadjectiveUS /ˈæpləkəbəl/
capable of being applied; having relevance
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
confederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
covenantsnounUS /ˈkʌvənənts/
plural of “covenant” — a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The States engage for nothing, they promise nothing.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
to come or go into
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
communicated in words
From this reading And where are their rights, covenants, and stipulations expressed?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The States engage for nothing, they promise nothing.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
engage in
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The States engage for nothing, they promise nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The States engage for nothing, they promise nothing.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
stipulationsnounUS /ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “stipulation” — (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the Articles of Confederation, they did make promises, and did enter into engagements, and did plight the faith of each State for their fulfilment; but In the Constitution there is nothing of that kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The States engage for nothing, they promise nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If the States be parties, as States, what are their rights, and what their respective covenants and stipulations?
in or at the place that
From this reading And where are their rights, covenants, and stipulations expressed?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There is no language in the whole Constitution applicable to a confederation of States.
