adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
APPLEnounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading “I’VE LOST MY APPLE.”
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Finally a steamer was put on, and “Jack” was made captain of her.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
ChaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
farmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
FinallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally a steamer was put on, and “Jack” was made captain of her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
I'VE
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From this reading “I’VE LOST MY APPLE.”
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
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 Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “I’VE LOST MY APPLE.”
lumbermannounUS /ˈlʌmbərmən/
a person who fells trees
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Finally a steamer was put on, and “Jack” was made captain of her.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’VE LOST MY APPLE.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Finally a steamer was put on, and “Jack” was made captain of her.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
raftsmannoun
someone who travels by raft
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Finally a steamer was put on, and “Jack” was made captain of her.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Lincoln said that this reminded him of an old acquaintance of his, “Jack” Chase, a lumberman on the Illinois, a steady, sober man, and the best raftsman on the river.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
tricknounUS /trɪk/
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
UnionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was quite a trick to take the logs over the rapids; but he was skilful with a raft, and always kept her straight in the channel.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During a public “reception,” a farmer from one of the border counties of Virginia told the President that the Union soldiers, in passing his farm, had helped themselves not only to hay, but his horse, and he hoped the President would urge the proper officer to consider his claim immediately.
