used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
how long something has existed
From this reading He isn't of age yet!"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Why no, of course not.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
isn't
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From this reading He isn't of age yet!"
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
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 "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
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 Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
not any; not one
From this reading "Why no, of course not.
nonplussedadjectiveUS /nɑːnˈplʌst/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why no, of course not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why no, of course not.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
office-seekers
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From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
roguishadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
Tad's
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From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment Tad was nonplussed by the unexpected question, but he was as quick as he was keen, and rallying, he answered:
which person or people
From this reading Another of Tad's great diversions was to stand around among the crowd of office-seekers who daily filled the corridors leading to President Lincoln's office, for their turn to see the President.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why no, of course not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Does Jack vote?" asked Lincoln with a roguish twinkle in his eye.
but in spite of that
From this reading He isn't of age yet!"
