used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Says an account: The red light district was all excitement.
(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 Says an account: The red light district was all excitement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Says an account: The red light district was all excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
applaudedverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Says an account: The red light district was all excitement.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
LEVEEnounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Says an account: The red light district was all excitement.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
NegroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
prostitutesnounUS /ˈprɑːstətuːts/
plural of “prostitute” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Says an account: The red light district was all excitement.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Says an account: The red light district was all excitement.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
stoopsnounUS /stuːps/
plural of “stoop” — an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
tenderloinnounUS /ˈtendərlɔɪn/
a city district known for its vice and high crime rate
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading +MURDER ON THE LEVEE+ One part of the crowd made a raid on the tenderloin district, hoping to find there some belated Negro for a sacrifice.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Says an account: The red light district was all excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
a Caucasian
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
which person or people
From this reading They were urged on by the white prostitutes, who applauded their murderous mission.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Our best wishes, boys," they encouraged; and the mob answered with shouts, and whenever a Negro house was sighted a bombardment was started on the doors and windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Women--that is, the white women--were out on their stoops and peeping over their galleries and through their windows and doors, shouting to the crowd to go on with their work, and kill Negroes for them.
