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 The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

speak to

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

(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 Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

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

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

in addition

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

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

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

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

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

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

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

an established custom

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

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

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading For most of his proverbs are local and many of them are intensely homely.

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

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading For most of his proverbs are local and many of them are intensely homely.

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

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

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 also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

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 We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading For most of his proverbs are local and many of them are intensely homely.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

most important element

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

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 For most of his proverbs are local and many of them are intensely homely.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For most of his proverbs are local and many of them are intensely homely.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

a brief written record

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

come to pass

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

and nothing more

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

characterized by profanity or cursing

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)

From this reading For most of his proverbs are local and many of them are intensely homely.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

on the contrary

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

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

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For most of his proverbs are local and many of them are intensely homely.

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

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

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

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

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

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

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

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

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

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.

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

From this reading The first Inaugural, for example, which is in the main a sober statement of principles, intended to quiet rather than to excite passion, is four times as long as the emotional Second Inaugural, but contains only one quotation to the four of the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Quotations of this class occur at all periods of his life, beginning with the first address, and they are sometimes used in such unexpected places as official telegrams to officers in the field.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Lincoln was also fond of using proverbial sayings, a habit that emphasized his character as a popular or national writer.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading We may note in this connection that almost exactly one-half of the total number of quotations occurring in Lincoln's writings are taken from the Bible, and that a large proportion of the profane quotations are from Shakespeare.