used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
acquaintanceshipnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/
a relationship less intimate than friendship
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
lukewarmadjectiveUS /ˈluːˈkwɔːrm/
moderately warm
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
manacles
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From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
Negro's
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From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
one's
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From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
outgrownverbUS /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊn/
inflected form of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
time-server
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From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
to-day
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From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
unsavoryadjectiveUS /ənˈseɪvəri/
morally offensive
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
which person or people
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They begin to see that the Grand Old Party regards the Negro’s cause as an outgrown issue, and on Southern soil at least finds a too intimate acquaintanceship with him a somewhat unsavory recommendation.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Then, too, their political wits have been sharpened to appreciate the fact that it is good policy to cultivate one’s neighbors and not depend too much on a distant friend to fight one’s home battles.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is largely our women in the South to-day who keep the black men solid in the Republican party.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The latter as they increase in intelligence and power of discrimination would be more apt to divide on local issues at any rate.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading But the black woman can never forget—however lukewarm the party may to-day appear—that it was a Republican president who struck the manacles from her own wrists and gave the possibilities of manhood to her helpless little ones; and to her mind a Democratic Negro is a traitor and a time-server.
