1856
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From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
authenticitynounUS /ˌɔːθənˈtɪsɪti/
undisputed credibility
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lincoln's quotations seem to be suggested emotionally rather than intellectually.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This is indicated by the fact that the most emotional speeches contain the greatest number of quotations.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading This is indicated by the fact that the most emotional speeches contain the greatest number of quotations.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading This is indicated by the fact that the most emotional speeches contain the greatest number of quotations.
emotionallyadverbUS /ɪˈmoʊʃnəli/
in an emotional manner
From this reading Lincoln's quotations seem to be suggested emotionally rather than intellectually.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This is indicated by the fact that the most emotional speeches contain the greatest number of quotations.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
highest in quality
From this reading This is indicated by the fact that the most emotional speeches contain the greatest number of quotations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
InauguraladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːɡərəl/
occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading This is indicated by the fact that the most emotional speeches contain the greatest number of quotations.
intellectuallyadverbUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəli/
in an intellectual manner
From this reading Lincoln's quotations seem to be suggested emotionally rather than intellectually.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
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 Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
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 Lincoln's quotations seem to be suggested emotionally rather than intellectually.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This is indicated by the fact that the most emotional speeches contain the greatest number of quotations.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
not any; not one
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
and nothing more
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
quotesnounUS /kwoʊts/
plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
on the contrary
From this reading Lincoln's quotations seem to be suggested emotionally rather than intellectually.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lincoln's quotations seem to be suggested emotionally rather than intellectually.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading This is indicated by the fact that the most emotional speeches contain the greatest number of quotations.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Lincoln's quotations seem to be suggested emotionally rather than intellectually.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lincoln's quotations seem to be suggested emotionally rather than intellectually.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Although as a rule Lincoln quotes sparingly, this one speech contains no fewer than twelve quotations, seven of these being from the Bible.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only other speech that equals this one in the number of quotations is the so-called Lost Speech of 1856, the authenticity of which is doubtful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The very much shorter Second Inaugural, however, with its four Bible quotations, has a larger proportionate number.
