agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I travel among the poor whites during the week and preach for the niggers on Sunday."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
can't
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From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
Carlton
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From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
commandmentsnounUS /kəˈmændmənts/
plural of “commandment” — something that is commanded
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading "Are there many poor whites in this district?"
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
Dr
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From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I travel among the poor whites during the week and preach for the niggers on Sunday."
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I travel among the poor whites during the week and preach for the niggers on Sunday."
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
JoelnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
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 "Are there many poor whites in this district?"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
niggers
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From this reading I travel among the poor whites during the week and preach for the niggers on Sunday."
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I travel among the poor whites during the week and preach for the niggers on Sunday."
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
overseer's
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From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
PeckverbUS /pek/
hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
POORadjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading I travel among the poor whites during the week and preach for the niggers on Sunday."
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
slave-holding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
Snyder
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From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
SOUTHnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading I travel among the poor whites during the week and preach for the niggers on Sunday."
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Are there many poor whites in this district?"
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Are there many poor whites in this district?"
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I travel among the poor whites during the week and preach for the niggers on Sunday."
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I travel among the poor whites during the week and preach for the niggers on Sunday."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
WHITESnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading THE POOR WHITES, SOUTH "No seeming of logic can ever convince the American people, that thousands of our slave-holding brethren are not excellent, humane, and even Christian men, fearing God, and keeping His commandments."--Rev. Dr. Joel Parker.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading "I can't say that I do," was the reply; "I came here ten years ago as missionary, and Mr. Peck wanted me to stay, and I have remained.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You like these parts better than New York," said Carlton to Snyder, as they were sitting down to dinner in the overseer's dwelling.
