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 little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

speak to

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

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

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

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

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

causing inconvenience

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

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

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is the same man, but developed and strengthened, it is the same style, strengthened and refined.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

well in the past; former

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading It is the same man, but developed and strengthened, it is the same style, strengthened and refined.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

mark as different

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

without fault or error

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

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

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

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

From this reading It is the same man, but developed and strengthened, it is the same style, strengthened and refined.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the same man, but developed and strengthened, it is the same style, strengthened and refined.

and nothing more

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

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 In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

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 Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It is the same man, but developed and strengthened, it is the same style, strengthened and refined.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

characteristic of maturity

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

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From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

a brief written record

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading It is the same man, but developed and strengthened, it is the same style, strengthened and refined.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is the same man, but developed and strengthened, it is the same style, strengthened and refined.

express in words

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

given added strength or support

From this reading It is the same man, but developed and strengthened, it is the same style, strengthened and refined.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is the same man, but developed and strengthened, it is the same style, strengthened and refined.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

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

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

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

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

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

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

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From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Lincoln's grammar may not have been impeccable at this time, but his thinking powers were already little short of masterly.

at the time that

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

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

From this reading In the first place, we have the same severely logical treatment of the subject matter, from which Lincoln, a lawyer and public speaker, never departed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading If Nicolay and Hay go too far when they say of the address: "This is almost precisely the style of his later years," it would be quite as wrong to deny any likeness between the two.

a late time of life

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A little study will discover suggestions at least of the later manner, just as in the uncouth and awkward young candidate for the Illinois State Legislature, we can note many traits, intellectual and moral, that distinguish the mature and well-poised statesman of thirty years later.