used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
Abe
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From this reading This left Abe Lincoln without a job.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An opportunity offered for him to secure a store of his own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
a youthful male person
From this reading STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
apart from; not including
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An opportunity offered for him to secure a store of his own.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An opportunity offered for him to secure a store of his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading This left Abe Lincoln without a job.
and nothing more
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This left Abe Lincoln without a job.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
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 STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
not any; not one
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
no person; not anyone
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading An opportunity offered for him to secure a store of his own.
Offutt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading An opportunity offered for him to secure a store of his own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading An opportunity offered for him to secure a store of his own.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
get by special effort
From this reading An opportunity offered for him to secure a store of his own.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Meantime some changes had been made in mercantile affairs in New Salem and the store of Offutt was no more.
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 STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This left Abe Lincoln without a job.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STORY OF A BOY Abraham Lincoln was not elected to the Legislature.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This left Abe Lincoln without a job.
but in spite of that
From this reading He received, however, every vote in New Salem except three, and his friends had hopes that he might yet develop into something--nobody knew just what.
