used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
speak to
From this reading The greater part of the address was written in Washington after very careful preparation, and profound reflection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The greater part of the address was written in Washington after very careful preparation, and profound reflection.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
ConflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
divisible by two
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of the address was written in Washington after very careful preparation, and profound reflection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
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 Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
not any; not one
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
others
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From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
go across or through
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The greater part of the address was written in Washington after very careful preparation, and profound reflection.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The greater part of the address was written in Washington after very careful preparation, and profound reflection.
established beyond doubt
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The greater part of the address was written in Washington after very careful preparation, and profound reflection.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
not in physical motion
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An examination of the testimony shows that the following facts may be accepted as fairly proved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even after the death of Lincoln there was no general agreement as to its supreme merits as a part of our national literature.
precisely as stated
From this reading The greater part of the address was written in Washington after very careful preparation, and profound reflection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
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 The greater part of the address was written in Washington after very careful preparation, and profound reflection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
the words that are spoken
From this reading By others it was dismissed with a few words of mild praise.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The greater part of the address was written in Washington after very careful preparation, and profound reflection.
