used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
Abe
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From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
Dr
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From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
the act of departing
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
good-will
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From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
GRAMMARnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
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 He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
MentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
not in physical motion
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
STOREKEEPING
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From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
STUDYINGnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
a special situation
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He had made many friends in New Salem, and they reflected back his good-will by urging him to run for the State Legislature.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
at the time that
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Before doing this he consulted Mentor Graham, the village schoolmaster, with whom he had worked as election clerk when he first came to the place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
produce a literary work
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Abe could read, write and cipher, but he felt that if he should succeed in politics, he would disgrace his office and himself by not speaking and writing English correctly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The schoolmaster advised: "If you expect to go before the public in any capacity, I think the best thing you can do is to study English grammar."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading POLITICS, WAR, STOREKEEPING AND STUDYING LAW STUDYING GRAMMAR FIRST By "a step still further in advance" Dr. Holland must have meant the young clerk's going into politics.
