adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
barbaritynounUS /bɑːrˈbærəti/
the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His charges will be three dollars a day for hunting, and fifteen dollars for catching a runaway.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading His charges will be three dollars a day for hunting, and fifteen dollars for catching a runaway.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading His charges will be three dollars a day for hunting, and fifteen dollars for catching a runaway.
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
Currer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His charges will be three dollars a day for hunting, and fifteen dollars for catching a runaway.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
DOGSnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His charges will be three dollars a day for hunting, and fifteen dollars for catching a runaway.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
equalled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading His charges will be three dollars a day for hunting, and fifteen dollars for catching a runaway.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
HaynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His charges will be three dollars a day for hunting, and fifteen dollars for catching a runaway.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading His charges will be three dollars a day for hunting, and fifteen dollars for catching a runaway.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
inhumanitynounUS /ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/
the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
NatcheznounUS /ˈnætʃez/
a town in southwest Mississippi on the Mississippi River
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
NEGROnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
NegroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
packverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
perpetratedverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
proposesverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His charges will be three dollars a day for hunting, and fifteen dollars for catching a runaway.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
undersigned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "NEGRO DOGS.--The undersigned, having bought the entire pack of Negro dogs (of the Hay and Allen stock), he now proposes to catch runaway Negroes.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE NEGRO CHASE WE shall now return to Natchez, where we left Currer in the hands of the Methodist parson.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The following advertisements, which we take from a newspaper published in the vicinity, will show how they catch their Negroes who believe in the doctrine that "all men are created free."
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading For many years, Natchez has enjoyed a notoriety for the inhumanity and barbarity of its inhabitants, and the cruel deeds perpetrated there, which have not been equalled in any other city in the Southern States.
