used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
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 It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Emphasized text is displayed as: _Italic_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One hundred years seem but a day!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
centennialnounUS /senˈteniəl/
the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
chorusesnounUS /ˈkɔːrəsɪz/
plural of “chorus” — any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One hundred years seem but a day!
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Emphasized text is displayed as: _Italic_.
divinelyadverbUS /dɪˈvaɪnli/
by divine means
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
EmphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Emphasized text is displayed as: _Italic_.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
ten 10s
From this reading One hundred years seem but a day!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
InsignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emphasized text is displayed as: _Italic_.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Emphasized text is displayed as: _Italic_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
and nothing more
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
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 It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
held dear
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
martyredverbUS /ˈmɑːrtərd/
past form of “martyr” — kill as a martyr
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One hundred years seem but a day!
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Emphasized text is displayed as: _Italic_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
transcribedadjectiveUS /trænˈskraɪbd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where music scores were included, [MUSIC] was inserted below the title and authors names and the verses and choruses were transcribed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Insignificant as the little volume may seem, it will have earned its right to publication if it bring, in whatever small measure, before the growing mind of the country a better realization of the grand life of the noble Lincoln--the loved and martyred President--inspired by God and divinely prepared for a great purpose: to guard and preserve a free and united country.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is especially fitting to issue this book--in fact, any book on the life and work of Abraham Lincoln--at this time, just preceding the centennial of his birth.
a late time of life
From this reading One hundred years seem but a day!
