1843
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From this reading 1843.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading In one advertisement a slave was noted as "a Baptist preacher."
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
auctioneernounUS /ˌɑːkʃəˈnɪr/
an agent who conducts an auction
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
BaptistnounUS /ˈbæptəst/
follower of Baptistic doctrines
From this reading In one advertisement a slave was noted as "a Baptist preacher."
BreezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading THE CHRISTIAN SLAVE.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In one advertisement a slave was noted as "a Baptist preacher."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one advertisement a slave was noted as "a Baptist preacher."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading In one advertisement a slave was noted as "a Baptist preacher."
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
RandomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
ShotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading THE CHRISTIAN SLAVE.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
be standing; be upright
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
Tasistro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHRISTIAN SLAVE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not uncommon to see advertisements of slaves for sale, in which they were described as pious or as members of the church.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In a publication of L. F. Tasistro--Random Shots and Southern Breezes-- is a description of a slave auction at New Orleans, at which the auctioneer recommended the woman on the stand as "A GOOD CHRISTIAN!"
