Chapter XXXI

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From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

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

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

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

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

in the past

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

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

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading JOHN WILKES BOOTH, PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Wilkes Booth entered the President's box and shot him in the back of the head.

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

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading JOHN WILKES BOOTH, PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Wilkes Booth entered the President's box and shot him in the back of the head.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Wilkes Booth entered the President's box and shot him in the back of the head.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

possessive form of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

third-person singular of “furnish” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

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

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Wilkes Booth entered the President's box and shot him in the back of the head.

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

From this reading Wilkes Booth entered the President's box and shot him in the back of the head.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

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

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN WILKES BOOTH, PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN.

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From this reading Laura Keene was on the stage at the time.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

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From this reading Laura Keene was on the stage at the time.

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 John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

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 JOHN WILKES BOOTH, PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN.

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

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

information about recent and important events

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading JOHN WILKES BOOTH, PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Wilkes Booth entered the President's box and shot him in the back of the head.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Laura Keene was on the stage at the time.

someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

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

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Laura Keene was on the stage at the time.

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

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

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

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

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

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

during the time that

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

which person or people

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)

From this reading JOHN WILKES BOOTH, PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading John Wilkes Booth, it will be remembered, was the man who shot and killed President Lincoln, while the latter was witnessing a performance of "Our American Cousin," at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., on the night of April 14, 1865.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading An interview with an old stager was published a few months ago in the New York _Dramatic News_, which furnishes some new ideas about John Wilkes Booth, brother of the illustrious Edwin, and the terrible crime with which he shook a nation to its centre.