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From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
(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 Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
put or send forth
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
ChainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
at any time
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Most was he like to Luther, gay and great, Solemn and mirthful, strong of heart and limb.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Most was he like to Luther, gay and great, Solemn and mirthful, strong of heart and limb.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
lightningsnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋz/
plural of “lightning” — abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Most was he like to Luther, gay and great, Solemn and mirthful, strong of heart and limb.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Most was he like to Luther, gay and great, Solemn and mirthful, strong of heart and limb.
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 MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading Most was he like to Luther, gay and great, Solemn and mirthful, strong of heart and limb.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
MARTYRnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
mirthfuladjective
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Most was he like to Luther, gay and great, Solemn and mirthful, strong of heart and limb.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most was he like to Luther, gay and great, Solemn and mirthful, strong of heart and limb.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
nearnessnoun
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
re-elected
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From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
sateverbUS /seɪt/
fill to satisfaction
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
simpleradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpələr/
comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
slandernounUS /ˈslændər/
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Most was he like to Luther, gay and great, Solemn and mirthful, strong of heart and limb.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Most was he like to Luther, gay and great, Solemn and mirthful, strong of heart and limb.
a state of acute pain
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
up to a particular time
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He had grown ever dearer to the hearts of the American people, and the country had come to trust and love him.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MARTYR PRESIDENT In November, 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected President, carrying twenty-two out of the twenty-five states of the Union.
at the time that
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
which person or people
From this reading Tender and simple too; he was so near To all things human that he cast out fear, And, ever simpler, like a little child, Lived in unconscious nearness unto Him Who always on earth's little ones hath smiled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
but in spite of that
From this reading LINCOLN Chained by stern duty to the rock of state, His spirit armed in mail of rugged mirth, Ever above, though ever near to earth, Yet felt his heart the cruel tongues that sate Base appetites, and foul with slander, wait Till the keen lightnings bring the awful hour When wounds and suffering shall give them power.
