used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Uncle Giles, according to his own account, was sixty-four last Whitsuntide, and was consequently born in Africa.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Uncle Giles, according to his own account, was sixty-four last Whitsuntide, and was consequently born in Africa.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Uncle Giles, according to his own account, was sixty-four last Whitsuntide, and was consequently born in Africa.
how long something has existed
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
equally
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
brought into existence
From this reading Uncle Giles, according to his own account, was sixty-four last Whitsuntide, and was consequently born in Africa.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
being joined in close association
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Uncle Giles, according to his own account, was sixty-four last Whitsuntide, and was consequently born in Africa.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
the specified day of the month
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
a social unit living together
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
your parents
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
Giles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Giles, according to his own account, was sixty-four last Whitsuntide, and was consequently born in Africa.
holydays
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
KicksnounUS /kɪks/
plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
immediately past
From this reading Uncle Giles, according to his own account, was sixty-four last Whitsuntide, and was consequently born in Africa.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
engage in
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Uncle Giles, according to his own account, was sixty-four last Whitsuntide, and was consequently born in Africa.
plovernounUS /ˈplʌvər/
any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
any competition
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
shooternounUS /ˈʃuːtər/
a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
unusual or striking
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
sixty-fouradjective
being four more than sixty
From this reading Uncle Giles, according to his own account, was sixty-four last Whitsuntide, and was consequently born in Africa.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
triennialnounUS /traɪˈeniəl/
the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
at the time that
From this reading “Like gun when aimed at duck or plover, Kicks back and knocks the shooter over.”
at any time that; every time that
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a singular fact connected with this race, that whenever consulted about their age, they invariably date the anniversary of their birth at Christmas, Easter or Whitsuntide, the triennial holydays to which they are entitled.
a Caucasian
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
Whitsuntidenoun
Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days)
From this reading Uncle Giles, according to his own account, was sixty-four last Whitsuntide, and was consequently born in Africa.
which person or people
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading There was at Windsor Hall, an old family servant, known alike to the negroes and the “white folks,” by the familiar appellation of Uncle Giles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
a late time of life
From this reading He was one of those old-fashioned negroes, who having borne the heat and burden of the day, are turned out to live in comparative freedom, and supplied with everything that can make their declining years comfortable and happy.
