Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

promote over another

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

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 PRESIDENT LINCOLN.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

the force of workers available

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading PRESIDENT LINCOLN.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

precisely, exactly

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

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 A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

an adherent of Baptistic doctrines (who practice baptism by immersion)

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

in an unselfish manner

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.

which person or people

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.