used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
anew
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
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 He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His business lay in Washington, and in Washington he remained.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His business lay in Washington, and in Washington he remained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
DetroitnounUS /dɪˈtrɔɪt/
the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
at any time
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His business lay in Washington, and in Washington he remained.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
herculeanadjectiveUS /hərˈkjuːliən/
displaying superhuman strength or power
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His business lay in Washington, and in Washington he remained.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His business lay in Washington, and in Washington he remained.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His business lay in Washington, and in Washington he remained.
the force of workers available
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His business lay in Washington, and in Washington he remained.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
WaitenounUS /weɪt/
United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was July before Potter Waite saw Detroit again for more than a few hours.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading His business lay in Washington, and in Washington he remained.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
at the time that
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
a Caucasian
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Later he met on equal terms with the great automobile minds of the country when they were called together to give to their flag the dearly bought knowledge of motor construction which was their most precious possession.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was his privilege to hear from the gallery the most momentous utterance ever to issue from the New World when Mr. Wilson guided this country down into the abyss of war.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw his own motor placed before him, and waited in a sort of white glow of eagerness for what would be the outcome of that herculean labor performed by two men called to give to America the motor needed for her mighty air fleets.
