used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Dream of Magnificent Expansion.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
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 America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American Colossus.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
ColossusnounUS /kəˈlɑːsəs/
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
From this reading The American Colossus.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
DomainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A Dream of Magnificent Expansion.
embryo-eternity
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From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
ExpansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading A Dream of Magnificent Expansion.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
GaugedverbUS /ɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “gauge” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading A Dream of Magnificent Expansion.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
MightiestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiəst/
superlative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Dream of Magnificent Expansion.
PatagonianounUS /ˌpætəˈɡoʊniə/
region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
standpointsnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnts/
plural of “standpoint” — a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The American Colossus.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From an individual point of view, in the daily routine of life, a century appears to be an embryo-eternity.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia.
