Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

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

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

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From this reading Those colonies at first demurred, but assented and gradually drifted towards independence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

make a strident sound

From this reading The Trumpet Blast.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Those colonies at first demurred, but assented and gradually drifted towards independence.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Those colonies at first demurred, but assented and gradually drifted towards independence.

plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

plural of “contingent” — a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

inflected form of “demur” — take exception to

From this reading Those colonies at first demurred, but assented and gradually drifted towards independence.

wanted intensely

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Those colonies at first demurred, but assented and gradually drifted towards independence.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

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

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

an organization formed by merging several groups or parties

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Those colonies at first demurred, but assented and gradually drifted towards independence.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Those colonies at first demurred, but assented and gradually drifted towards independence.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

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

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading Those colonies at first demurred, but assented and gradually drifted towards independence.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

not any; not one

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Sentiment had no place in Socialistic policies.

plural of “policy” — a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Sentiment had no place in Socialistic policies.

plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

asked for

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

cut with a saw

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Sentiment had no place in Socialistic policies.

advocating or following the socialist principles

From this reading Sentiment had no place in Socialistic policies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

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

From this reading The Trumpet Blast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those colonies at first demurred, but assented and gradually drifted towards independence.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading During the war these colonies had sent their contingents to help the Mother Country, and at the declaration of peace desired an Imperial Federation throughout the British Empire, but the politicians in the Humanist Government saw no profit in Empire connections.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

in the direction of

From this reading Those colonies at first demurred, but assented and gradually drifted towards independence.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading The Trumpet Blast.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered that, at the close of the European War, the allied nations of Western Europe had requested Canada, India, Australia, and Africa to open their ports to free admission of German-made goods.