1861
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From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
1865
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From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both candidates knew that many of the old Squire's friends and neighbors looked to him for guidance in political matters.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
CHAPELnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
give expression to
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
communicated in words
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Both candidates knew that many of the old Squire's friends and neighbors looked to him for guidance in political matters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
Hamlin
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From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
HANNIBALnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
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 Both candidates knew that many of the old Squire's friends and neighbors looked to him for guidance in political matters.
lifelongadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/
continuing through life
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Both candidates knew that many of the old Squire's friends and neighbors looked to him for guidance in political matters.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Both candidates knew that many of the old Squire's friends and neighbors looked to him for guidance in political matters.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
the force of workers available
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Both candidates knew that many of the old Squire's friends and neighbors looked to him for guidance in political matters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Both candidates knew that many of the old Squire's friends and neighbors looked to him for guidance in political matters.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
senatorshipnoun
the office of senator
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
Squire's
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From this reading Both candidates knew that many of the old Squire's friends and neighbors looked to him for guidance in political matters.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both candidates knew that many of the old Squire's friends and neighbors looked to him for guidance in political matters.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
Vice-President
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From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN UNCLE HANNIBAL SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL For a month or more the old Squire had looked perplexed.
which person or people
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without seeming to express personal preference, the old Squire could not choose between them, for both were statesmen of wide experience and in every way good men for the office.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Two of his lifelong friends were rival candidates for the senatorship from Maine, and each had expressed the hope that the old Squire would aid him in his canvass.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The first was Hannibal Hamlin, who had been Vice-President with Abraham Lincoln in 1861-1865: "Uncle Hannibal," as we young people at the farm always called him after that memorable visit of his, when we ate "fried pies" together.
