Chapter XXIV

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From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

go together

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

speak to

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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 The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

third-person singular of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898)

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the British cabinet minister responsible for finance

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the act of compelling by force of authority

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960

From this reading FOUNDING OF THE FREE CONGO STATE.

plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

uninterrupted connection or union

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

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From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

transfer power to someone

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

determine the essential quality of

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

emanating from God

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

From this reading FOUNDING OF THE FREE CONGO STATE.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading FOUNDING OF THE FREE CONGO STATE.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

a person of German nationality

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

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From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

not open to question; obviously true

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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 The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

engage in

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

nonparticipation in a dispute or war

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOUNDING OF THE FREE CONGO STATE.

and nothing more

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

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From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

(computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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 International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

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 The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

plural of “safeguard” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

government free from external control

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading FOUNDING OF THE FREE CONGO STATE.

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

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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

From this reading FOUNDING OF THE FREE CONGO STATE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

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

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

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

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

plural of “treaty” — a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

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

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Association was in possession of treaties made with over 450 independent African chiefs, whose rights would be conceded by all to have been indisputable, since they held their lands by undisturbed occupation, by long ages of succession, by real divine right.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The International Association seeks Recognition from Foreign Powers -- Treaty between England and Portugal -- Earl Granville -- Claims of Portugal -- Concession of England -- Protest of the United States -- Opposition in England -- King Leopold Obtains the Assistance of the German Chancellor and the Sympathies of the French Republic -- Prince Bismarck Protests -- Letter to Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador at Berlin -- The Baron’s Reply -- France and Germany in Accord -- Call for a Conference of the Powers at Berlin -- Conference Assembles -- Prince Bismarck Opens the Conference with an Address Stating its Object -- Mr. Stanley a Delegate -- Asked to give his Views -- Mr. Stanley’s Suggestions -- Deliberations of the Conference -- Results of the Conference -- Protocol Signed by all the Plenipotentiaries -- The United States the first to Publicly Recognize the Flag of the Free Congo State -- Honors to Mr. Stanley in Germany.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Of their own free will, without coercion, but for substantial considerations, reserving only a few easy conditions, they had transferred their rights of sovereignty and of ownership to the Association.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The expedition of the Upper Congo and the Bureau of the Association had now performed their duties, but the Royal Founder of the State was compelled, in order to insure its prosperity and continuity, as the work advanced, to apply to the various Governments of Europe and America for recognition, and for security and peaceful safeguards of its frontiers, to make treaties with France and Portugal, which would delimit the boundaries, and arrange with all of them for the preservation of neutrality.