used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
conciliated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
InertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading Inert public opinion was preparing to stir.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
irritateverbUS /ˈɪrɪteɪt/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
lethargynounUS /ˈleθərdʒi/
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
held dear
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Inert public opinion was preparing to stir.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
Plattsburg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Inert public opinion was preparing to stir.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Inert public opinion was preparing to stir.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
be standing; be upright
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
move an implement through
From this reading Inert public opinion was preparing to stir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
a special situation
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
Waite'snounUS /weɪts/
possessive form of “waite” — United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the one sign of life in an ocean of lethargy; it showed that there were men not unaffected by sinister manifestations--men who foresaw peril, men who were ready to give their abilities and their lives for the safety of the flag that waved over their prosperity.
at the time that
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Germany, pursuing her relentless way, chose to irritate a nation which it might have conciliated.
which person or people
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading When history comes to be written the Plattsburg experiment will stand out distinct, significant--a rainbow of promise.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Between the date of Potter Waite's injury and the first of the new year tremendous events occurred at home and abroad, and among the most tremendous, the most hopeful to Potter, and to Americans who loved and feared for their country, was the birth of the thing that came to be known as the Plattsburg Idea.
