used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
abolitionistnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənəst/
a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
AIRSHIPnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
(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 My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
citizenshipnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
unvarying in nature
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
freedmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
imbibedverbUS /ɪmˈbaɪbd/
past form of “imbibe” — take in, also metaphorically
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
conformity or harmony
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
life-work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
as might be expected
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
NegroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
not any; not one
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
determined
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
in the near future
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
supporternounUS /səˈpɔːrtər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In keeping with this design, I kept posted on every phase of the so-called “Negro problem”; I made it my constant study.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
UNCONSCIOUSNESSnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading My father was an abolitionist before the war and afterward an ardent supporter of missionary efforts in the South, and his children naturally imbibed his spirit of readiness and willingness at all times to assist the cause of the freedmen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading My mind was made up throughout my college course at Yale; and, while I did not disclose my purpose, I resolved to go South as soon as I was through college and commence my chosen life-work.
a late time of life
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I concluded in the early years of my young manhood that I could render the Negroes no greater service than by spending my life in their midst, helping to fit them for the new citizenship that had developed as a result of the war.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading THE LOST AIRSHIP--UNCONSCIOUSNESS From my youth up I had been impressed with the idea of working among the Negroes of the Southern states.
