1783
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From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
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 Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading BRITISH CRUISERS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
CRUISERSnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading BRITISH CRUISERS.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
divisible by two
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
extortedverbUS /ekˈstɔːrtɪd/
past form of “extort” — obtain through intimidation
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
the literary culture
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
the force of workers available
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
parliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
on the contrary
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
St
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From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That such was the general opinion is manifest from the letters of John Adams, our first minister to the court of St. James, and from other authentic contemporary accounts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though, by a formal treaty, the United States were declared free and independent, they were still hated in Great Britain as rebellious colonies.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The peace of 1783 between the United States and Great Britain had been extorted by the necessities, rather than obtained by the good will of England.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course there were a few men of sufficiently enlarged and comprehensive minds to forget the past and urge, even in parliament, that the trade of America would be more valuable as an ally than a dependent; but the number of these was small indeed.
