adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Returning to the house, he determined to test the matter again--and the result was the same as before.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Returning to the house, he determined to test the matter again--and the result was the same as before.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Returning to the house, he determined to test the matter again--and the result was the same as before.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading He distinctly saw the two Lincolns--one living and the other dead.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Returning to the house, he determined to test the matter again--and the result was the same as before.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
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 One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
LincolnsnounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
plural 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 Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He distinctly saw the two Lincolns--one living and the other dead.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
marblenounUS /ˈmɑːrbəl/
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Returning to the house, he determined to test the matter again--and the result was the same as before.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
nervelessadjective
marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
opticaladjectiveUS /ˈɑːptɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving light or optics
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Returning to the house, he determined to test the matter again--and the result was the same as before.
ReturningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning to the house, he determined to test the matter again--and the result was the same as before.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Returning to the house, he determined to test the matter again--and the result was the same as before.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Returning to the house, he determined to test the matter again--and the result was the same as before.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Returning to the house, he determined to test the matter again--and the result was the same as before.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Suddenly he saw, or imagined he saw, two Lincolns in the mirror, each lying full length upon the lounge, but they differed strangely in appearance.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading One was the natural Lincoln, full of life, vigor, energy and strength; the other was a dead Lincoln, the face white as marble, the limbs nerveless and lifeless, the body inert and still.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lincoln was so impressed with this vision, which he considered merely an optical illusion, that he arose, put on his hat, and went out for a walk.
