used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
Abe
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From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Within a year, ten log houses had been added to the original two.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following day John Rutledge called at the store.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Within a year, ten log houses had been added to the original two.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The following day John Rutledge called at the store.
Cameron
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From this reading John Rutledge, with his partner Cameron, was the founder of New Salem.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
COVETverbUS /ˈkʌvət/
wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day John Rutledge called at the store.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
a social unit living together
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day John Rutledge called at the store.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading John Rutledge, with his partner Cameron, was the founder of New Salem.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Within a year, ten log houses had been added to the original two.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The following day John Rutledge called at the store.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
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 "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Within a year, ten log houses had been added to the original two.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Within a year, ten log houses had been added to the original two.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading John Rutledge, with his partner Cameron, was the founder of New Salem.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
peace-maker
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From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
established beyond doubt
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
RutledgenounUS /ˈrʌtlɪdʒ/
United States jurist and second chief justice of the United States Supreme Court; he was appointed by George Washington and briefly served as chief justice but was ultimately rejected by the United States Senate (1739-1800)
From this reading The following day John Rutledge called at the store.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
Sangamon
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From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
SHALTmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The following day John Rutledge called at the store.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Within a year, ten log houses had been added to the original two.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Within a year, ten log houses had been added to the original two.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Rutledge, with his partner Cameron, was the founder of New Salem.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a year, ten log houses had been added to the original two.
wrestlingnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading "THOU SHALT NOT COVET" The wrestling match, that proved the championship of Sangamon River, established Abe Lincoln with his love of peace and his unlimited reserve of physical power to enforce it, as the peace-maker of New Salem.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Within a year, ten log houses had been added to the original two.
a late time of life
From this reading Some few years before, he had come from Kentucky with his family, bought a farm a few miles to the west, built a mill at New Salem, and opened a store and a tavern.
