used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
CircuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
county-seat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
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 After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
the force of workers available
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They were quite successful.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
story-teller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading They were quite successful.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were quite successful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Judge David Davis was Circuit Judge at this time, and there were a number of men in the group that went around Central Illinois together, who afterward became famous men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were quite successful.
in or at the place that
From this reading At that time it was customary for the lawyers to go around with the judge from one county-seat to another where court was held in the district.
which person or people
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After settling in Springfield, Mr. Lincoln formed a law partnership with Mr. John T. Stewart, who was known as one of the leading lawyers in Springfield.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Lincoln was one of the most popular in the crowd, for he was a splendid story-teller, and would keep the crowd amused for hours with funny stories after court was over for the day.
