14th
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From this reading THE DECISION (_April 14th, 1861_.)
1861
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From this reading THE DECISION (_April 14th, 1861_.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A telegraph instrument has ceased to click, but the wires are droning.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lincoln suddenly falls into a sleep, at once profound and trance-like.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THE DECISION (_April 14th, 1861_.)
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A telegraph instrument has ceased to click, but the wires are droning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lincoln suddenly falls into a sleep, at once profound and trance-like.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A telegraph instrument has ceased to click, but the wires are droning.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A telegraph instrument has ceased to click, but the wires are droning.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading A telegraph instrument has ceased to click, but the wires are droning.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE DECISION (_April 14th, 1861_.)
droningnounUS /ˈdroʊnɪŋ/
an unchanging intonation
From this reading A telegraph instrument has ceased to click, but the wires are droning.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Lincoln suddenly falls into a sleep, at once profound and trance-like.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In the vision members of his cabinet and secretaries move in and out of the room._ LINCOLN So there are five?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading A telegraph instrument has ceased to click, but the wires are droning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lincoln suddenly falls into a sleep, at once profound and trance-like.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
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 is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
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 In the vision members of his cabinet and secretaries move in and out of the room._ LINCOLN So there are five?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the vision members of his cabinet and secretaries move in and out of the room._ LINCOLN So there are five?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
on one occasion
From this reading Lincoln suddenly falls into a sleep, at once profound and trance-like.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the vision members of his cabinet and secretaries move in and out of the room._ LINCOLN So there are five?
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Lincoln suddenly falls into a sleep, at once profound and trance-like.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the vision members of his cabinet and secretaries move in and out of the room._ LINCOLN So there are five?
secretariesnounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading In the vision members of his cabinet and secretaries move in and out of the room._ LINCOLN So there are five?
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Lincoln suddenly falls into a sleep, at once profound and trance-like.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the vision members of his cabinet and secretaries move in and out of the room._ LINCOLN So there are five?
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Lincoln suddenly falls into a sleep, at once profound and trance-like.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading A telegraph instrument has ceased to click, but the wires are droning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECISION (_April 14th, 1861_.)
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the vision members of his cabinet and secretaries move in and out of the room._ LINCOLN So there are five?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A telegraph instrument has ceased to click, but the wires are droning.
trance-like
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From this reading Lincoln suddenly falls into a sleep, at once profound and trance-like.
a vivid mental image
From this reading In the vision members of his cabinet and secretaries move in and out of the room._ LINCOLN So there are five?
in or at the place that
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading A telegraph instrument has ceased to click, but the wires are droning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Lincoln is sitting absorbed in thought in an office of the executive mansion, where he has been in consultation with his cabinet.
