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 She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
biddernounUS /ˈbɪdər/
someone who makes an offer
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
HopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
negro-trader
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
SlaternounUS /ˈsleɪtər/
any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON receiving intelligence of the arrest of Isabella, Mr. Gordon authorized the sheriff to sell her to the highest bidder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading At the dusk of the evening previous to the day when she was to be sent off, as the old prison was being closed for the night, Isabella suddenly darted past the keeper, and ran for her life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had seen or heard nothing of her daughter while in Richmond, and all hopes of seeing her had now fled.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She was, therefore, sold; the purchaser being the noted negro-trader, Hope H. Slater, who at once placed her in prison.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here the fugitive saw none but slaves like herself, brought in and taken out to be placed in ships, and sent away to some part of the country to which she herself would soon be compelled to go.
