used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Some have thrown sidelights on the character of the woman.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
endowmentnounUS /enˈdaʊmənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
highest in quality
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
Lincolniana
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From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
mouldingnounUS /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
not any; not one
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
outputnounUS /ˈaʊtpʊt/
final product; the things produced
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
sidelights
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From this reading Some have thrown sidelights on the character of the woman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some have thrown sidelights on the character of the woman.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Some have thrown sidelights on the character of the woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading In the tremendous output of Lincolniana that has been given to literature, it seems strange that no adequate story has been given of one of the greatest loves in history.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Some have thrown sidelights on the character of the woman.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading But so far as careful and exhaustive research shows, all this matter has never been woven into one story.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Some have mentioned her rare gift of song and her unusual endowment of mind, and one writer has given a careful description of her personal appearance.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Many writers have referred to it and to its moulding power on the lover's after life.
