Discuss the meaning and tone of the underlined word in the passage below: The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

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The word "solicitation" means a request or appeal. In this passage, it shows that Japan had asked the United States to continue discussions to keep peace in the Pacific, so the tone is formal and diplomatic.

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Discuss the meaning and tone of the underlined word in the passage below: The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

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