AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His passion for oratorical leadership he knew to be insatiate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The jails were crowded with our leading statesmen.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
Governor-General
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From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His passion for oratorical leadership he knew to be insatiate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of his mania for peace, Waldron thoroughly mistrusted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
insatiateadjective
impossible to satisfy
From this reading His passion for oratorical leadership he knew to be insatiate.
jailsnounUS /dʒeɪlz/
plural of “jail” — a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading The jails were crowded with our leading statesmen.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His passion for oratorical leadership he knew to be insatiate.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading His passion for oratorical leadership he knew to be insatiate.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The jails were crowded with our leading statesmen.
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading In spite of his mania for peace, Waldron thoroughly mistrusted him.
mistrustedverbUS /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/
past form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading In spite of his mania for peace, Waldron thoroughly mistrusted him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of his mania for peace, Waldron thoroughly mistrusted him.
oratoricaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːrəkəl/
characteristic of an orator or oratory
From this reading His passion for oratorical leadership he knew to be insatiate.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The jails were crowded with our leading statesmen.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His passion for oratorical leadership he knew to be insatiate.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In spite of his mania for peace, Waldron thoroughly mistrusted him.
penitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his mania for peace, Waldron thoroughly mistrusted him.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading The jails were crowded with our leading statesmen.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The jails were crowded with our leading statesmen.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading In spite of his mania for peace, Waldron thoroughly mistrusted him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The Honorable Plato Barker, for reasons deemed sufficient by the Governor-General, was placed in the United States penitentiary at Albany.
Waldron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of his mania for peace, Waldron thoroughly mistrusted him.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The President and his Cabinet had been transferred to Fort Warren at Boston before the Capitol was destroyed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The jails were crowded with our leading statesmen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The jails were crowded with our leading statesmen.
