used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
a-boiling
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From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
anew
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
aggregationnounUS /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading "ON THE BANKS OF THE WABASH."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
combiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
an occurrence that results in things being united
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
being joined in close association
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
ConsolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
gunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
ingredientsnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənts/
plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
jugglingnounUS /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/
the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
engage in
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "ON THE BANKS OF THE WABASH."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "ON THE BANKS OF THE WABASH."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
for each
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
republicsnounUS /riˈpʌblɪks/
plural of “republic” — a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
Saltpeternoun
(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
sulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
tented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "ON THE BANKS OF THE WABASH."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
being of use or service
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
WABASHnounUS /ˈwɔːbæʃ/
a tributary of the Ohio River that rises in western Ohio and flows southwestward across Indiana
From this reading "ON THE BANKS OF THE WABASH."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Big Consolidated Shows were pitching their tents near that part of the river, and two of the ingredients that helped form the dangerous mixture were connected with the "tented aggregation."
at the time that
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Strange, how a few harmless ingredients, thrown together and mixed, will set the trouble pot a-boiling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So, on this beautiful morning, with the banks of the Wabash River for a setting, fate was juggling with a few trifling elements for the purpose of combining them and manufacturing trouble.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Saltpeter is an innocent and useful product, and so is charcoal and sulphur; but seventy-five per cent. of the first, fifteen per cent. of the second, and ten per cent. of the third, when properly mixed, will make gunpowder--an explosive that has slain millions, made kingdoms over into republics, and changed the map of the world again and again.
