ABE
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From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
in addition
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
ANN
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From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they had thrown many of his goods into the street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
Cameron
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From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
clothing in general
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
ELECTEDadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
ELI
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From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading But they had thrown many of his goods into the street.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But they had thrown many of his goods into the street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But they had thrown many of his goods into the street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
LEGISLATUREnounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
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 But they had thrown many of his goods into the street.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
POMPnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
Radford's
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From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
raidersnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
Reenforced
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From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
RUTLEDGEnounUS /ˈrʌtlɪdʒ/
United States jurist and second chief justice of the United States Supreme Court; he was appointed by George Washington and briefly served as chief justice but was ultimately rejected by the United States Senate (1739-1800)
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
SORROWSnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
SPRINGFIELDnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading ALSO HE GOES TO SPRINGFIELD FOR NEW CLOTHES AND IS ASTONISHED BY ITS POMP AND THE CHANGE IN ELI.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But they had thrown many of his goods into the street.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading But they had thrown many of his goods into the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ABE, ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE, GIVES WHAT COMFORT HE CAN TO ANN RUTLEDGE IN THE BEGINNING OF HER SORROWS.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Reenforced by John Cameron and James Rutledge he had succeeded in drawing them away before they could steal whisky enough to get drunk.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading Radford's grocery had been so wrecked by the raiders that its owner was disheartened.
