used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
Abe
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From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
(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 The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
Ann
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From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were favorites.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
everybody's
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From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Both were favorites.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
for a limitless time
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
HE'S
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From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
HISSELF
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From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed that seemed quite the natural thing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
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 The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
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 "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Indeed that seemed quite the natural thing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
not any; not one
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
others
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From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
by chance
From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Indeed that seemed quite the natural thing.
RUINT
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From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
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 "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed that seemed quite the natural thing.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed that seemed quite the natural thing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
a special situation
From this reading Indeed that seemed quite the natural thing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Both were different in some ways from any others, perhaps superior, and both were everybody's friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were favorites.
at the time that
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "HE'S RUINT HISSELF FOREVER" There was no one in New Salem surprised when it began to be whispered about that Abe Lincoln was setting up to Ann Rutledge.
which person or people
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The wonderful change in Ann, too, was a source of pleasure to all who knew her, for she had not been able to hide the disappointment and embarrassment through which she had passed.
