used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
awardsnounUS /əˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “award” — a grant made by a law court
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
for the reason that
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
bloodlessadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdləs/
destitute of blood or apparently so
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
carnagenounUS /ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/
the savage and excessive killing of many people
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
commandmentnounUS /kəˈmændmənt/
something that is commanded
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
didn't
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From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
dishonorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərəbəl/
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
a social unit living together
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
gavest
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From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
indefeasibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪdəˈfiːzəbəl/
not liable to being annulled or voided or undone
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
keepersnounUS /ˈkiːpərz/
plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
Lo
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From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
engage in
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
merry-making
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From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
not any; not one
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
like better; value more highly
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
primersnounUS /ˈpraɪmərz/
plural of “primer” — an introductory textbook
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
any competition
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
retortnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
express in words
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
and nothing more
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
snubbedverbUS /snʌbd/
inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
a male human offspring
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
stammering
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From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
transgressedverbUS /trænzˈɡrest/
past form of “transgress” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It is the fault of their constitution that they prefer the judicial awards of peace and have an eternal patience to abide the bloodless triumph of right.
truthfullyadverbUS /ˈtruːθfəli/
with truth
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
upbraidedverbUS /əpˈbreɪdɪd/
past form of “upbraid” — express criticism towards
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
wardsnounUS /wɔːrdz/
plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
at the time that
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
which person or people
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With such antecedents then the black race in America should not be upbraided for having no taste for blood and carnage.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Now the tardy conscience of the nation wakes up one bright morning and is overwhelmed with blushes and stammering confusion because convicted of dishonorable and unkind treatment of _the Indian_; and there is a wonderful scurrying around among the keepers of the keys to get out more blankets and send out a few primers for the “_wards_.”
a late time of life
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
but in spite of that
From this reading While the black man, a faithful son and indefeasible heir,—who can truthfully say, “Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends,”—is snubbed and chilled and made unwelcome at every merry-making of the family.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is no argument, therefore, when I point to the record of their physical supremacy—when the homes and helpless ones of this country were absolutely at the black man’s mercy and not a town laid waste, not a building burned, and _not a woman insulted_—it is no argument, I say, for you to retort: “_He was a coward; he didn’t dare!_” The facts simply do not show this to have been the case.
