used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
BoltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Lincoln's later reading shows considerable variety within certain limits.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lincoln's later reading shows considerable variety within certain limits.
EmigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
EnquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He himself once remarked that he liked "little sad songs."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself once remarked that he liked "little sad songs."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
LamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
immediately past
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
LeafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He himself once remarked that he liked "little sad songs."
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Lincoln's later reading shows considerable variety within certain limits.
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 Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He himself once remarked that he liked "little sad songs."
Mackay's
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From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
subject to death
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
used to form the superlative
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
on one occasion
From this reading He himself once remarked that he liked "little sad songs."
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
literature in metrical form
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He himself once remarked that he liked "little sad songs."
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He himself once remarked that he liked "little sad songs."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Lincoln's later reading shows considerable variety within certain limits.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading He himself once remarked that he liked "little sad songs."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He himself once remarked that he liked "little sad songs."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
the act of using
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Lincoln's later reading shows considerable variety within certain limits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among, his special favorites in this class of poetry were "Ben Bolt," "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," Holmes' "The Last Leaf," and Charles Mackay's "The Enquiry."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The poem from which he most frequently quoted and which seems to have impressed him most was, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Lincoln's later reading shows considerable variety within certain limits.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Such use of books makes for intellectual growth, and much of Lincoln's later success as a writer can be referred back to this careful method of reading.
