used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
BendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
benefitedverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪd/
past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
dictumnounUS /ˈdɪktəm/
an authoritative declaration
From this reading The prevailing dictum was, A nigger's a nigger.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
every person
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
Hooker'snounUS /ˈhʊkərz/
possessive form of “hooker” — United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
absolutely essential
From this reading To his surprise, no precaution was necessary.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
nigger
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From this reading The prevailing dictum was, A nigger's a nigger.
nigger's
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From this reading The prevailing dictum was, A nigger's a nigger.
not any; not one
From this reading To his surprise, no precaution was necessary.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
on one occasion
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading To his surprise, no precaution was necessary.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading The prevailing dictum was, A nigger's a nigger.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
any competition
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
Siner
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From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To his surprise, no precaution was necessary.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As Peter came out into the shabby little street of Hooker's Bend discouragement settled upon him.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To his surprise, no precaution was necessary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everybody agreed at once that the South would be benefited by a more trustworthy labor, that if the negroes were trustworthy they could be paid more; but nobody agreed that if negroes were paid more they would become more trustworthy.
at the time that
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Peter Siner started on his indefinite errand among the village stores he believed it would require much tact and diplomacy to discuss the race question without offense.
