used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Indeed, he seldom mentioned his early life at all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, he seldom mentioned his early life at all.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
brought into existence
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
Bounderby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Indeed, he seldom mentioned his early life at all.
divisible by two
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
goud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, he seldom mentioned his early life at all.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he seldom mentioned his early life at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, he seldom mentioned his early life at all.
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 himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Indeed, he seldom mentioned his early life at all.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
a form of address for a man
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
not any; not one
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
by chance
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
not often
From this reading Indeed, he seldom mentioned his early life at all.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On one occasion he referred to it as "the short and simple annals of the poor."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading More, perhaps, than any other man of his time he believed and by his actions realized the truth of Burns' saying, "The man's the goud, for a' that."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading His nature had no room for the false pride of a Mr. Bounderby, even though the facts warranted the claim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Lincoln himself did not in any way base his claims to public recognition upon the fact that he was born in a log cabin and that he had split rails in his youth, although, on the other hand, he was not ashamed of the facts.
