Abe
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From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He seemed to care no more for work or study or friendship.
counselornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who gives advice about problems
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For days thereafter the people of New Salem were sorely troubled.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For days thereafter the people of New Salem were sorely troubled.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He seemed to care no more for work or study or friendship.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to care no more for work or study or friendship.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
HIGHWAYnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
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 LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
MANHOODnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He seemed to care no more for work or study or friendship.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHEREIN YOUNG MR.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For days thereafter the people of New Salem were sorely troubled.
not any; not one
From this reading He seemed to care no more for work or study or friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He seemed to care no more for work or study or friendship.
PASSESnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For days thereafter the people of New Salem were sorely troubled.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading For days thereafter the people of New Salem were sorely troubled.
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
express in words
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to care no more for work or study or friendship.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading For days thereafter the people of New Salem were sorely troubled.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He seemed to care no more for work or study or friendship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading For days thereafter the people of New Salem were sorely troubled.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading For days thereafter the people of New Salem were sorely troubled.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LINCOLN SAFELY PASSES TWO GREAT DANGER POINTS AND TURNS INTO THE HIGHWAY OF HIS MANHOOD.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For days thereafter the people of New Salem were sorely troubled.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN YOUNG MR.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Abe Lincoln, the ready helper in time of need, the wise counselor, the friend of all--"old and young, dogs and horses," as Samson was wont to say--the pride and hope of the little cabin village, was breaking down under his grief.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He seemed to care no more for work or study or friendship.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WHEREIN YOUNG MR.
