1881
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From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
AlabamanounUS /ˌæləˈbæmə/
a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
on or to one side
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Hampton the chapel exercises were at night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading At Hampton the chapel exercises were at night.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course they wanted a white man.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading At Hampton the chapel exercises were at night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading At Hampton the chapel exercises were at night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
conformity or harmony
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
immediately past
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At Hampton the chapel exercises were at night.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
any competition
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
an educational institution
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At Hampton the chapel exercises were at night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here they sang the beautiful old negro melodies and listened to a talk by General Armstrong, or some other good speaker.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He then told them that the Legislature of Alabama at its last session had set aside some money for the establishment of a negro normal school, and that they were looking for a man to be the head of this school and that he had been asked to recommend such a man.
precisely as stated
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Of course they wanted a white man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At Hampton the chapel exercises were at night.
a Caucasian
From this reading Of course they wanted a white man.
which person or people
From this reading One Sunday night in May, 1881, after the regular exercises, General Armstrong, who had a way of taking the students into his confidence as well as keeping them informed of matters of interest to the race, announced that he had received a very interesting letter.
