used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
Abe's
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From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He and Dennis Hanks never rose above the lower level of poverty and ignorance.
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 WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The advantages were in John Johnston's favor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
Dennis
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From this reading He and Dennis Hanks never rose above the lower level of poverty and ignorance.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
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 In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
promote over another
From this reading The advantages were in John Johnston's favor.
a boy or man
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
good-for-nothingnoun
an idle worthless person
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
HanksnounUS /hæŋks/
United States film actor (born in 1956)
From this reading He and Dennis Hanks never rose above the lower level of poverty and ignorance.
Hankses
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From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Dennis Hanks never rose above the lower level of poverty and ignorance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading He and Dennis Hanks never rose above the lower level of poverty and ignorance.
illiteratesnounUS /ˌɪˈlɪtərəts/
plural of “illiterate” — a person unable to read
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The advantages were in John Johnston's favor.
Johnston'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstənz/
possessive form of “johnston” — Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading The advantages were in John Johnston's favor.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
the literary culture
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He and Dennis Hanks never rose above the lower level of poverty and ignorance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
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 WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
LincolnsnounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
plural 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 In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading He and Dennis Hanks never rose above the lower level of poverty and ignorance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He and Dennis Hanks never rose above the lower level of poverty and ignorance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading He and Dennis Hanks never rose above the lower level of poverty and ignorance.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He and Dennis Hanks never rose above the lower level of poverty and ignorance.
Identical; not different.
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
smarteradjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtər/
comparative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
STEPBROTHERnoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading In speaking of the early life of Abe's father and mother, Dennis threw in the remark that "the Hankses was some smarter than the Lincolns."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John was looked down upon by the poor illiterates around him as a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and Dennis Hanks was known to be careless about telling the truth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The advantages were in John Johnston's favor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS STEPBROTHER These letters show the wide difference between the real lives of two boys brought up in the same surroundings, and under similar conditions.
