used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Union Aid Society Holds a Meeting.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The Union Aid Society Holds a Meeting.
in addition
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
brought into existence
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
a social unit living together
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
HoldsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading The Union Aid Society Holds a Meeting.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
most important element
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
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 The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The Union Aid Society Holds a Meeting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
pitiedverbUS /ˈpɪtiːd/
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
shiftlessadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftlɪs/
lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The Union Aid Society Holds a Meeting.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Although Mrs. West knew something of slavery as it existed in North Carolina, she was free born; her grandfather having purchased his freedom, and afterwards that of the rest of the family before her birth.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Union Aid Society Holds a Meeting.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading It also had the distinction of facing Campbell Street, the main thoroughfare of that portion of the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The Union Aid Society Holds a Meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
WilmingtonnounUS /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/
a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River
From this reading The home of Mrs. West was one of the many snug little cottages owned by the colored inhabitants of that section of Wilmington known as "Camp Land."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The rule that the free Negro was a shiftless being more to be pitied than envied by slaves, was not without many exceptions in North Carolina.
