used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
Abe
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From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
(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 many debates and public meetings during the Winter, all of which he attended.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Abe Lincoln spent very little time, however, at the Rutledge home.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading There were many debates and public meetings during the Winter, all of which he attended.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
Blackstone
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From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
coterienounUS /ˈkoʊtəri/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
debatesnounUS /dəˈbeɪts/
plural of “debate” — a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
From this reading There were many debates and public meetings during the Winter, all of which he attended.
digestedverbUS /ˈdaɪdʒestɪd/
past form of “digest” — convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There were many debates and public meetings during the Winter, all of which he attended.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
at any time
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
a man of refinement
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Abe Lincoln spent very little time, however, at the Rutledge home.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Abe Lincoln spent very little time, however, at the Rutledge home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
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 ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
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 John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There were many debates and public meetings during the Winter, all of which he attended.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
and nothing more
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There were many debates and public meetings during the Winter, all of which he attended.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
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 John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
Rutledges
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From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Abe Lincoln spent very little time, however, at the Rutledge home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many debates and public meetings during the Winter, all of which he attended.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
precisely as stated
From this reading Abe Lincoln spent very little time, however, at the Rutledge home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
WASTINGnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
well-informedadjective
possessing sound knowledge
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ONLY WASTING TIME After Abe Lincoln went to Rutledges' to board, time seemed to go faster and more pleasantly than ever in his life for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many debates and public meetings during the Winter, all of which he attended.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were many debates and public meetings during the Winter, all of which he attended.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading John Rutledge was not only an agreeable gentleman, but he was an unusually well-informed man for a pioneer, and he and the little coterie of friends passed many winter evenings discussing topics of local and national interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His treasured Blackstone was being read and digested with the same thoroughness he had given Washington and the Constitution and the Bible.
