adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
Bateman
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From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
DivineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
efficacynounUS /ˈefɪkæsi/
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
eternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
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 The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After further reference to a belief in the Divine Providence and the fact of God in history, the conversation turned upon prayer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He freely stated his belief in the duty, privilege, and efficacy of prayer, and intimated, in no unmistakable terms, that he had sought in that way Divine guidance and favor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The effect of this conversation upon the mind of Mr. Bateman, a Christian gentleman whom Mr. Lincoln profoundly respected, was to convince him that Mr. Lincoln had, in a quiet way, found a path to the Christian standpoint--that he had found God, and rested on the eternal truth of God.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything he said was of a peculiarly deep, tender, and religious tone, and all was tinged with a touching melancholy.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
wrathnounUS /ræθ/
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading He repeatedly referred to his conviction that the day of wrath was at hand, and that he was to be an actor in the terrible struggle which would issue in the overthrow of slavery, although he might not live to see the end.
