used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
ameliorateverbUS /əˈmiːljəreɪt/
to make better
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLAGUE AND THE LAW.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Leroy, although in the midst of slavery, did not believe in the rightfulness of the institution.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Leroy, although in the midst of slavery, did not believe in the rightfulness of the institution.
enslavedverbUS /enˈsleɪvd/
past form of “enslave” — make a slave of; bring into servitude
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
at any time
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leroy, although in the midst of slavery, did not believe in the rightfulness of the institution.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Leroy, although in the midst of slavery, did not believe in the rightfulness of the institution.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE PLAGUE AND THE LAW.
Leroy
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From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
Marie's
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From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Leroy, although in the midst of slavery, did not believe in the rightfulness of the institution.
not any; not one
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Leroy, although in the midst of slavery, did not believe in the rightfulness of the institution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
PLAGUEverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading THE PLAGUE AND THE LAW.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
rightfulnessnoun
anything in accord with principles of justice
From this reading Leroy, although in the midst of slavery, did not believe in the rightfulness of the institution.
servitudenounUS /ˈsɜːrvətuːd/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Leroy, although in the midst of slavery, did not believe in the rightfulness of the institution.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAGUE AND THE LAW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although removed by the protecting care of Leroy from the condition of servitude, she still retained a deep sympathy for the enslaved, and was ever ready to devise plans to ameliorate their condition.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Shut out from the busy world, its social cares and anxieties, Marie's life flowed peacefully on.
a late time of life
From this reading Years passed, bringing no special change to the life of Leroy and his wife.
