Chapter VIII

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

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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From this reading She told him that she feared she should not see him a-gain.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR; THE CIVIL WAR BEGINS.

a youthful male person

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR; THE CIVIL WAR BEGINS.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR; THE CIVIL WAR BEGINS.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

an old word for “before”

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She told him that she feared she should not see him a-gain.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

a farewell remark

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

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

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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

From this reading She said “They will kill you; I know they will.”

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

From this reading IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR; THE CIVIL WAR BEGINS.

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

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading She said “They will kill you; I know they will.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She said “They will kill you; I know they will.”

a boy or man

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

immediately past

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She told him that she feared she should not see him a-gain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

relating to a president or presidency

From this reading IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR; THE CIVIL WAR BEGINS.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She told him that she feared she should not see him a-gain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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

From this reading IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR; THE CIVIL WAR BEGINS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She said “They will kill you; I know they will.”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She told him that she feared she should not see him a-gain.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR; THE CIVIL WAR BEGINS.

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

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

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

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

at the time that

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

which person or people

From this reading One of the last things that A-bra-ham Lin-coln did ere he said good-bye to his Spring-field home was to go down to see the good old step-moth-er who did so much for him when he was a poor, sad boy.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading She said “They will kill you; I know they will.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Proud in-deed, was she of the lad she had reared with so much care, but she felt that there were hard days to come to him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She said “They will kill you; I know they will.”