Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The South American question was written about, telegraphed about, and talked about, every day.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

further or added

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

anew

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

a disposition to behave aggressively

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

(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 HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

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 It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The South American question was written about, telegraphed about, and talked about, every day.

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

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

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

From this reading The South American question was written about, telegraphed about, and talked about, every day.

incorporation by joining or uniting

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

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

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

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

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

be fond of; be attached to

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The South American question was written about, telegraphed about, and talked about, every day.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

take exception to

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The South American question was written about, telegraphed about, and talked about, every day.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

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From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

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

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

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

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

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

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

and nothing more

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

engage in

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

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

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The South American question was written about, telegraphed about, and talked about, every day.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

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 hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

relieve from

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The South American question was written about, telegraphed about, and talked about, every day.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The hungry neighbour of Gloria had been an Empire, but had got rid of its Emperor, and was now believed to be anxious to make a fresh start in dignity by acquiring Gloria, as if to show that a Republic could be just as good as an Empire in the matter of aggression and annexation.

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

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

required or under orders

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The South American question was written about, telegraphed about, and talked about, every day.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading The South American question was written about, telegraphed about, and talked about, every day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

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

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

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

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

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

From this reading HELENA KNOWS HERSELF, BUT NOT THE OTHER Decidedly Gloria was coming to the front again--in the newspapers, at all events.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is a curious fact that in places like South America, where every State might be supposed to have, or indeed might be shown to have, ten times more territory than she well knows what to do with, the one great idea of increasing the national dignity seems to be that of taking in some vast additional area of land.

which person or people

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The South American question was for the time the dispute between Gloria and her powerful neighbour, who was supposed to cherish designs of annexation with regard to her.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The South American question was written about, telegraphed about, and talked about, every day.