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The Golden Judge

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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_A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.
Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.
His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.
He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.
For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Golden Judge

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Golden Judge is here in full — 355 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.
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Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.
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His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.
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He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.
/hiː wɑːz ˈtʃermən ʌv ðə mɪkst juːˈnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz ˈɑːrməstəs kəˈmɪʃən ˈtraɪɪŋ tuː kiːp ðə əˈniːzi piːs bɪˈtwiːn ˈɪzriəl ənd hɜːr ˈærəb ˈneɪbərz/
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For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.
/fɔːr mʌnθs hiː hæd prɪˈzaɪdɪd ˈoʊvər əˈnendɪŋ ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz ʌv ˈbɔːrdər ˈɪnsədənts sʌm ˈpetiː sʌm nɑːt soʊ ˈpetiː/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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acclaim verb US /əˈkleɪm/

praise vociferously

From this reading “Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.”

armistice noun US /ˈɑːrməstəs/

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading “He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.”

drastically adverb US /ˈdræstɪkli/

in a drastic manner

From this reading “Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.”

frustrating adjective US /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

discouraging by hindering

From this reading “His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.”

Pentagon noun US /ˈpentɪɡɑːn/

a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense

From this reading “His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.”

recapturing verb US /riˈkæptʃərɪŋ/

-ing form of “recapture” — experience anew

From this reading “Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.”

tensions noun US /ˈtentʃənz/

plural of “tension” — (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading “Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.”

usa noun US /ˌjuːeˈseɪ/

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 “_A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.”

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16

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From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

1956

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From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

1981

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From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

25

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From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

25th

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From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

acclaimverbUS /əˈkleɪm/

praise vociferously

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

AP

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

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

armisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

ArmynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.

boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/

tired of the world

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

briefadjectiveUS /briːf/

of short duration or distance

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

careernounUS /kərˈɪr/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

drasticallyadverbUS /ˈdræstɪkli/

in a drastic manner

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

face-savingadjective

maintaining dignity or prestige

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/

a .45-caliber pistol

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

frustratingadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

discouraging by hindering

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

GennounUS /dʒen/

informal term for information

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

GoldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

guestnounUS /ɡest/

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

heldadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

how

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

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.

intriguingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

disturbingly provocative

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.

involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/

connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

keepverbUS /kiːp/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

membernounUS /ˈmembər/

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

NnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.

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From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

ObviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.

PnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

peacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

PentagonnounUS /ˈpentɪɡɑːn/

a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/

inferior in rank or status

From this reading For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.

postingnounUS /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.

principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

recapturingverbUS /riˈkæptʃərɪŋ/

-ing form of “recapture” — experience anew

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

RetiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.

speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

starsnounUS /stɑːrz/

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

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

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/

an idea that is suggested

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

tensionsnounUS /ˈtentʃənz/

plural of “tension” — (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/

dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/

the present time or age

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

hard to endure

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading He was chairman of the mixed United Nations armistice commission trying to keep the uneasy peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors.

unendingadjectiveUS /əˈnendɪŋ/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading For months he had presided over unending investigations of border incidents, some petty, some not so petty.

UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

USAnounUS /ˌjuːeˈseɪ/

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 _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading His Army career had gone well--two stars already at forty-five--until the mysterious workings of the Pentagon had given him perhaps the most frustrating posting a soldier could have.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

YnounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading _A suggestion and a highly intriguing one--on how to settle the problems that involve face-saving among nations!_ _UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., June 16, 1981--(AP)--In one of the most impressive ceremonies ever held in the United Nations building, the world celebrated today the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the "Golden Judge."_ _General Terence P. O'Reilly, USA (Retired), the man responsible for the discovery, was the principal guest of honor.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Obviously moved by the acclaim from virtually every member nation, Gen. O'Reilly made a brief speech recapturing for a moment the accidental circumstances of 25 years ago that so drastically reduced world tensions...._ It was stifling hot in Jerusalem in the afternoon of June 16, 1956, and Major General Terence Patrick O'Reilly, United States Army, was rather more bored than usual.

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