adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
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 He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(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 To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
corpusnounUS /ˈkɔːrpəs/
capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
Grimshaw
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From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
habeas
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From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
Janson
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From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
Manuel
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From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
suedverbUS /suːd/
past form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
technicalitynounUS /ˌteknɪˈkælɪti/
the state of being technical as in the use of technical terms or methods
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
twofoldadjectiveUS /ˈtuːˈfoʊld/
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Grimshaw had been heard to say, that if an habeas corpus were sued out, he should stand upon the technicality of an act of the legislature, refuse to answer the summons or give the man up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Captain of the Janson had settled his business, and was anxious to return home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The law was imperative, and if followed out, there was no alternative for him, except upon the ground of his proving himself entitled to a white man's privileges.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had done all in his power for Manuel, and notwithstanding the able exertions of the consul were combined with his, he had effected nothing to relieve him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To do this would require an endless routine of law, which would increase his anxiety and suffering twofold.
