Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

later than; following

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading While the young man was honest and capable enough, he was neither brilliant nor steady.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading While the young man was honest and capable enough, he was neither brilliant nor steady.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

the process of going into solution

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading While the young man was honest and capable enough, he was neither brilliant nor steady.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading While the young man was honest and capable enough, he was neither brilliant nor steady.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

Florida's largest city; a port and important commercial center in northeastern Florida

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

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 & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading While the young man was honest and capable enough, he was neither brilliant nor steady.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading While the young man was honest and capable enough, he was neither brilliant nor steady.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

the act of removing

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

make steady

From this reading While the young man was honest and capable enough, he was neither brilliant nor steady.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

at the time that

From this reading The young man seemed to be made of the right kind of metal, was industrious, and agreeable, and Mr. Lincoln looked forward to the time when he could have "Billy" with him in a business of his own.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

during the time that

From this reading While the young man was honest and capable enough, he was neither brilliant nor steady.

which person or people

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meanwhile he was interesting himself in behalf of young William H. Herndon, who, after Speed's removal to Kentucky, had gone to college at Jacksonville, Ill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Mrs. Lincoln, with that marvelous instinct which women often possess, opposed her husband's taking Bill Herndon into partnership.

a late time of life

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading LINCOLN & HERNDON YOUNG HERNDON'S STRANGE FASCINATION FOR LINCOLN Lincoln remained in the office with Judge Logan about four years, dissolving partnership in 1845.