299
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading =299.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
AbidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
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 Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LINCOLN AND THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
bearskinnoun
the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
clearsnounUS /klɪrz/
plural of “clear” — the state of being free of suspicion
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
competencenounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LINCOLN AND THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
Larue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
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 LINCOLN AND THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
not any; not one
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
and nothing more
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LINCOLN AND THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading LINCOLN AND THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
precisely as stated
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading LINCOLN AND THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Abraham Lincoln; the Abiding Influence of his Good Mother.=--The early settlers in the Western states were generally very poor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
which person or people
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading So lived in Larue County, in the state of Kentucky, about fifty miles south of Louisville, Thomas Lincoln and his wife Nancy, in a rude log cabin with no windows, a dirt floor, and only a flapping bearskin for a door!
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It was the honorable poverty of the pioneer, who bravely begins with only his axe and a few tools, with which he builds his log cabin, clears the forest, and works his way to competence and comfort.
