used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
Abe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
backwoodsnounUS /ˈbæˈkwʊdz/
a remote and undeveloped area
From this reading Of course, there were no regular schools in the backwoods then.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, there were no regular schools in the backwoods then.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first teacher was Zachariah Riney.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first teacher was Zachariah Riney.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, there were no regular schools in the backwoods then.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
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 When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
KnobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
LINCOLN'SnounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
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 THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, there were no regular schools in the backwoods then.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, there were no regular schools in the backwoods then.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Of course, there were no regular schools in the backwoods then.
Riney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His first teacher was Zachariah Riney.
an educational institution
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
schoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Of course, there were no regular schools in the backwoods then.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
TEACHERnounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Of course, there were no regular schools in the backwoods then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, there were no regular schools in the backwoods then.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOY LINCOLN'S BEST TEACHER At Knob Creek the boy began to go to an "A B C" school.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first teacher was Zachariah Riney.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, there were no regular schools in the backwoods then.
at the time that
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
which person or people
From this reading When a man who "knew enough" happened to come along, especially if he had nothing else to do, he tried to teach the children of the pioneers in a poor log schoolhouse.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is not likely that little Abe went to school more than a few weeks at this time, for he never had a year's schooling in his life.
Zachariah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His first teacher was Zachariah Riney.
