used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
rid of obstructions
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
only a very short time before
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
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 Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 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 Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
not any; not one
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
a brief written record
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
express in words
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading One might almost be tempted to say that Lincoln developed several different styles in succession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Lincoln was a strong leader, but he was at the same time a wise leader.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From the beginning to the end we find an effort to say something and to say it in as clear a manner as possible, an effort without which there can be no real success in writing.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Turning now from the man to his works, we note first that the development of Lincoln's style was slow.
the act of creating written works
From this reading This, however, is hardly true, for in spite of the numerous marked changes and improvements in Lincoln's manner of writing, certain fundamental qualities remained, the real expression of his personality, that is, the real style of Lincoln.
