Chapter XIX

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

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

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From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Peter Cartwright had remained on his itinerary and had been speaking to large audiences.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Peter Cartwright had remained on his itinerary and had been speaking to large audiences.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

the campaign of a candidate to be elected

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

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

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

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

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.

divisible by two

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

destroyed or killed

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

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

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

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

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

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

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

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

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.

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

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Peter Cartwright had remained on his itinerary and had been speaking to large audiences.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Peter Cartwright had remained on his itinerary and had been speaking to large audiences.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

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 Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

possessive form of “lincoln” — 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 While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

engage in

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

a wise and trusted guide and advisor

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

used to form the superlative

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

not any; not one

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Peter Cartwright had remained on his itinerary and had been speaking to large audiences.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Peter Cartwright had remained on his itinerary and had been speaking to large audiences.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

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 While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

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

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

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

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

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

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Abe Lincoln had announced his candidacy before he went away, but had had no time even to plan a speaking tour.

at the time that

From this reading ABE MAKES A SPEECH When Abe returned from his few months of service in the Black Hawk War, he learned that his political opponent, Peter Cartwright, had been making the most of his opportunity.

during the time that

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

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

From this reading While Captain Lincoln had been gone from New Salem a minister had come to the hamlet to make his home, and was already one of the circle composed of Mentor Graham, Dr. Allen, William Green, John Rutledge, and other of Abe Lincoln's good friends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weapon Cartwright had been using against his opponent with most telling effect was the implied charge that he was an infidel.