used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
Abe
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From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
(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 There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
in addition
From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
barn-raisings
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From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading With the coming of Christmas there was preparation for much simple gift-giving.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading With the coming of Christmas there was preparation for much simple gift-giving.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
gift-giving
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From this reading With the coming of Christmas there was preparation for much simple gift-giving.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
husking-bees
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From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
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 There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
log-rollings
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From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
joined in matrimony
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
the force of workers available
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With the coming of Christmas there was preparation for much simple gift-giving.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
Offutt's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading With the coming of Christmas there was preparation for much simple gift-giving.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading With the coming of Christmas there was preparation for much simple gift-giving.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
SPELLINGnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did not, however, pay any special attention to the girls, and this seemed out of the regular order, especially as they had a friendly feeling for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
ungainlyadjectiveUS /ənˈɡeɪnli/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the coming of Christmas there was preparation for much simple gift-giving.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH During the fall season there were husking-bees where merry parties gathered to put away great piles of corn, partake of bountiful dinners and play games in the evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were also a number of log-rollings and new barn-raisings, at all of which Abe Lincoln seemed to be a favorite.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the coming of Christmas there was preparation for much simple gift-giving.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In fact, the ungainly clerk in Offutt's store had come to be about the most popular man in town among the men, boys and married women.
