used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
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 “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
Bernstoff
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From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the very first session the peace commissioners came straight to the main question.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
commissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading In the very first session the peace commissioners came straight to the main question.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
Elihu
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From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the very first session the peace commissioners came straight to the main question.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
a person of German nationality
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
a young female
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
Hindenburgnoun
German field marshal and statesman; as president of the Weimar Republic he reluctantly appointed Hitler as chancellor in 1933 (1847-1934)
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
indemnitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdemnəti/
protection against future loss
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
Kluck
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From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
most important element
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
attach to a support
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
information about recent and important events
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In the very first session the peace commissioners came straight to the main question.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
RootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading In the very first session the peace commissioners came straight to the main question.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
having a supporting base
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
successive (without a break)
From this reading In the very first session the peace commissioners came straight to the main question.
TaftnounUS /tæft/
United States sculptor (1860-1936)
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although I was not personally present at these discussions I am able, thanks to the standing of the London _Times_, to set forth the main points on the highest authority.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
VERNON
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From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the very first session the peace commissioners came straight to the main question.
von
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From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
Washington'snounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN AMERICAN GIRL BRINGS NEWS THAT CHANGES THE COURSE OF THE MOUNT VERNON PEACE CONFERENCE The sessions of the Mount Vernon Peace Congress were held in a large room of the historic mansion that was George Washington’s business office.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
William
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From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The United States was represented by General Leonard Wood, William H. Taft and Elihu Root; Germany by General von Hindenburg, General von Kluck and Count von Bernstoff.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am instructed by the President of the United States,” began General Wood, “to ask your Excellency if the German Imperial Government will agree to withdraw their armies from America in consideration of receiving a money indemnity?”
