used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
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 Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
(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 The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
brought into existence
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
Dennis
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From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
HanksnounUS /hæŋks/
United States film actor (born in 1956)
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
HAWKnounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If I remember rightly, he said to me: 'I was born in this Sac village.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
How-dy
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From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I remember rightly, he said to me: 'I was born in this Sac village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
INDIANA'SnounUS /ˌɪndiˈænəz/
possessive form of “indiana” — a state in midwestern United States
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
JASPERnounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
Kaskaskia
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From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
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 Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I remember rightly, he said to me: 'I was born in this Sac village.
misledverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
puncheon
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From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
To recall to mind.
From this reading If I remember rightly, he said to me: 'I was born in this Sac village.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading If I remember rightly, he said to me: 'I was born in this Sac village.
SacnounUS /sæk/
an enclosed space
From this reading If I remember rightly, he said to me: 'I was born in this Sac village.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
express in words
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
in the near future
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If I remember rightly, he said to me: 'I was born in this Sac village.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading If I remember rightly, he said to me: 'I was born in this Sac village.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
at the time that
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
WIGnounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading JASPER GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO BLACK HAWK.--AUNT INDIANA'S WIG.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading The company was after a little time increased for Thomas Lincoln came slowly into the clearing, and saying, "How-dy?" and "The top of the day to ye all," sat down in the sunshine on the log step; and soon after came Dennis Hanks and dropped down on a puncheon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think that you are misled," said Jasper, "when you say that Black Hawk was born at Kaskaskia.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Aunt Indiana, Jasper, John Hanks, and young Abraham Lincoln sat between the dying logs in the great fireplace and the open door.
