Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

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From this reading ABE AND HIS NEIGHBORS.

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From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

how long something has existed

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ABE AND HIS NEIGHBORS.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

move towards

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

a youthful male person

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

the quality of being exact

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ABE AND HIS NEIGHBORS.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

a quantity that is added

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

attach to a support

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading ABE AND HIS NEIGHBORS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

unusual or striking

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I must not omit to state that he had a remarkable memory, and this was of great service to him in his early efforts at oratory.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading On Monday mornings he would mount a stump and deliver, with a wonderful approach to exactness, the sermon he had heard the day before.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If Abe’s knowledge had increased in proportion to the increase in his stature, he would have been unusually learned at the age of seventeen, for he stood at that time nearly six feet four inches in his stockings, and, boy as he was, was taller than any man in the vicinity.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mr. Lamon tells us that: “He frequently amused his young companions by repeating to them long passages from the books he had been reading.