1860
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From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
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 Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Seriously, I do not think I am fit for the Presidency.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
celebritiesnounUS /səˈlebrɪtiz/
plural of “celebrity” — a widely known person
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
ChaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Seriously, I do not think I am fit for the Presidency.”
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Seriously, I do not think I am fit for the Presidency.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
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 “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
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 The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
mastheadnounUS /ˈmæsthed/
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
McLean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
PresidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/
the tenure of a president
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
SeriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading Seriously, I do not think I am fit for the Presidency.”
SewardnounUS /ˈsuːərd/
United States politician who as Secretary of State in 1867 arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia (known at the time as Seward's Folly) (1801-1872)
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Seriously, I do not think I am fit for the Presidency.”
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be classed with Seward, Chase, McLean, and other celebrities, was enough to stimulate any Illinois lawyer’s pride; but in Mr. Lincoln’s case, if it had any such effect, he was most artful in concealing it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now and then, some ardent friend, an editor, for example, would run his name up to the masthead, but in all cases he discouraged the attempt.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The opening of the year 1860 found Mr. Lincoln’s name freely mentioned in connection with the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “In regard to the matter you spoke of,” he answered one man who proposed his name, “I beg you will not give it a further mention.
