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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
Abraham
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
American
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
become
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
Black
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From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
book
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
character
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
commanded
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
confidencenounUS /ˈconfidence/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
dare
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From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
day
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
end
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From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
faith
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From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
favor
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
fear
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
fiction
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
fit
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
formed
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
framework
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
govern
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
Hawk
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From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
hearts
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
honor
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
how
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
institutions
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
LINCOLN
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From this reading PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
makes
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From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
men
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
neednounUS /need/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
others
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
people
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
picture
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
PREFACE
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From this reading PREFACE.
PRESIDENT
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From this reading PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
purpose
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
ridiculed
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
Schoolmaster
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From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
seeks
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
show
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
Tale
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From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
Times
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From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
true
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
Tunker
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From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
typical
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From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
unselfishly
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith as to the end dare to do our duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Abraham Lincoln has become the typical character of American institutions, and it is the purpose of this book, which is a true picture in a framework of fiction, to show how that character, which so commanded the hearts and the confidence of men, was formed.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
youth
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From this reading He who in youth unselfishly seeks the good of others, without fear or favor, may be ridiculed, but he makes for himself a character fit to govern others, and one that the people will one day need and honor.
