Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

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

From this reading Of these there is not a trace.

speak to

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

how long something has existed

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Here for once Lincoln speaks of an Alexander, a Buonoparte, a Washington.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Here for once Lincoln speaks of an Alexander, a Buonoparte, a Washington.

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

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

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

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here for once Lincoln speaks of an Alexander, a Buonoparte, a Washington.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

set up or found

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here for once Lincoln speaks of an Alexander, a Buonoparte, a Washington.

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

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

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

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

not formal

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

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

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

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

From this reading Of these there is not a trace.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

the literary culture

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

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 Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of these there is not a trace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of these there is not a trace.

on one occasion

From this reading Here for once Lincoln speaks of an Alexander, a Buonoparte, a Washington.

and nothing more

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

an amount of time

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

the act of prolonging something

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading Here for once Lincoln speaks of an Alexander, a Buonoparte, a Washington.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

the words of something written

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

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

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of these there is not a trace.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Of these there is not a trace.

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

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

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

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

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

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Of these there is not a trace.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

not important

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

under normal conditions

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The subject of the address is "The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions," and the complete text is given in this volume.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Here for once Lincoln speaks of an Alexander, a Buonoparte, a Washington.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Even in the most informal letters and telegrams, written at post haste and at times under the most extreme pressure of business and anxiety, Lincoln shows a natural feeling for the appropriate expression that is found only in the masters of language.

a late time of life

From this reading Five years later, in 1837, the interval being represented by only a few unimportant letters, Lincoln entered upon a period distinguished by qualities that are not usually associated with his name, a tendency to fine writing that we should look for earlier than at the age of twenty-eight.