used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALMOST A WATERY GRAVE.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ALMOST A WATERY GRAVE.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Elsie was fond of fishing, and carried Octavia and a little negro nurse to watch the child.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
put or send forth
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Elsie was fond of fishing, and carried Octavia and a little negro nurse to watch the child.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elsie was fond of fishing, and carried Octavia and a little negro nurse to watch the child.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Elsie was fond of fishing, and carried Octavia and a little negro nurse to watch the child.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Elsie was fond of fishing, and carried Octavia and a little negro nurse to watch the child.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
death of a person
From this reading ALMOST A WATERY GRAVE.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Elsie was fond of fishing, and carried Octavia and a little negro nurse to watch the child.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Elsie was fond of fishing, and carried Octavia and a little negro nurse to watch the child.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Elsie was fond of fishing, and carried Octavia and a little negro nurse to watch the child.
Octavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
express in words
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It must be admitted, however, that there is an improvement among them along this line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elsie was fond of fishing, and carried Octavia and a little negro nurse to watch the child.
precisely as stated
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
look attentively
From this reading Elsie was fond of fishing, and carried Octavia and a little negro nurse to watch the child.
WATERYadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading ALMOST A WATERY GRAVE.
at the time that
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before proceeding further I would say that the standard of virtue among the negroes is very low, and that if any of their girls wander from the paths of virtue they are not cast off as is the case with the whites.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When Octavia was a year old she came very near being drowned in the river.
