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Chapter 3 of "Abe" Lincoln's Anecdotes and Stories is here in full — 447 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Why not?" asked Lincoln. "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response. "We won the case, didn't we?" queried Lincoln. "Certainly," replied the official. "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
Chapter 3 of "Abe" Lincoln's Anecdotes and Stories is here in full — 447 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading “"Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.”
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “"We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.”
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading “"We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.”
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “"We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.”
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 “"Why not?" asked Lincoln.”
possessive form of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading “"Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.”
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “"We won the case, didn't we?" queried Lincoln.”
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading “"Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.”
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From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
disposed to please
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why not?" asked Lincoln.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "We won the case, didn't we?" queried Lincoln.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly," replied the official.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We won the case, didn't we?" queried Lincoln.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
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 "Why not?" asked Lincoln.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
not any; not one
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why not?" asked Lincoln.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading "Certainly," replied the official.
possessive form of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "We won the case, didn't we?" queried Lincoln.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly," replied the official.
a result
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We could have hired first-class lawyers at that figure," was the response.
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading "Daniel Webster, then," retorted Lincoln in no amiable tone, "couldn't have done more," and "Abe" walked out of the official's office.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not?" asked Lincoln.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "We won the case, didn't we?" queried Lincoln.
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