used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were women and finance.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
BETRAYSverbUS /bɪˈtreɪz/
third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
EMBARRASSMENTnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading They were women and finance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were two subjects of which Mr. Lincoln had little understanding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
of great significance or value
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
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 BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were two subjects of which Mr. Lincoln had little understanding.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHEREIN YOUNG MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two subjects of which Mr. Lincoln had little understanding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were women and finance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading There were two subjects of which Mr. Lincoln had little understanding.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two subjects of which Mr. Lincoln had little understanding.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN YOUNG MR.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LINCOLN BETRAYS IGNORANCE OF TWO HIGHLY IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH HE BEGINS TO SUFFER SERIOUS EMBARRASSMENT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Up to this time his tall, awkward, ill clad figure had been a source of amusement to those unacquainted with his admirable spirit.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They were women and finance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WHEREIN YOUNG MR.
