Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Washington, April 17.

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

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

a theatrical performer

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

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

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Washington, April 17.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

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From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

bestow a quality on

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

being one more than ten

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

possessive form of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

let have

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

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

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

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

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

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

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

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From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

immediately past

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

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

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

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 In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

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

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading THE MURDER.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

according to the clock

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

a human being

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

in the recent past

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

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

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

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

From this reading THE MURDER.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

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

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

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

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

precisely as stated

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

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

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Washington, April 17.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

which person or people

From this reading In the conversation which ensued, the ticket agent informed Booth that a box was taken for Mr. Lincoln and General Grant, who were expected to visit the theater, and contribute to the benefit of Miss Laura Keene, and satisfy the curiosity of a large audience.

belonging to which person

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At about half-past eleven o'clock A. M., this person, whose name is J. Wilkes Booth, by profession an actor, and recently engaged in oil speculations, sauntered into Ford's Theater, on Tenth, between E and F streets, and exchanged greetings with the man at the box-office.

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

From this reading Some very deliberate and extraordinary movements were made by a handsome and extremely well-dressed young man in the city of Washington last Friday.