adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My old withered, dry eyes are full of tears yet."
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
better-knownadjective
more familiar or renowned than the other of two
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
consumptiveadjective
tending to consume or use often wastefully
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading My old withered, dry eyes are full of tears yet."
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading My old withered, dry eyes are full of tears yet."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading My old withered, dry eyes are full of tears yet."
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
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 "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
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 Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
Logan's
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From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My old withered, dry eyes are full of tears yet."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
pale-facedadjective
having a pale face
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
pennounUS /pen/
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
retortnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
StephensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
plural of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading My old withered, dry eyes are full of tears yet."
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lincoln did not attempt to shine forth in debate, either by a stinging retort, or burst of inspired eloquence.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went about his task quietly and earnestly, performing his share of duty with industry and a hearty admiration for the ability of better-known members.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading My old withered, dry eyes are full of tears yet."
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading During the first session of his term Lincoln made three long speeches, carefully prepared and written out beforehand.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "I just take my pen," he wrote enthusiastically to a friend after listening to a speech which pleased him much, "to say that Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, is a little slim, pale-faced consumptive man, with a voice like Logan's, has just concluded the very best speech of an hour's length I ever heard.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading My old withered, dry eyes are full of tears yet."
