used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
(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 Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
set up or found
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
NegroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
and nothing more
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
phenomenaladjectiveUS /fəˈnɑːmənəl/
of or relating to a phenomenon
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
philanthropistsnounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpɪsts/
plural of “philanthropist” — someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
ProclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
resumptionnounUS /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/
beginning again
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
have in common
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
in the near future
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
SouthlandnounUS /ˈsaʊθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the south
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The passing of slavery from the land marked a new era in the life of the nation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
in the direction of
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
utilizeverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It was soon discovered that the Negro possessed a phenomenal gift of music, and it was determined to utilize this gift in helping to support educational institutions of color in the Southland.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
in or at the place that
From this reading Under the spur of the excitement occasioned by the Proclamation of Freedom, and the great need of schools for the blacks, thousands of dollars were contributed at the North, and agents were sent to Great Britain, where generosity towards the Negroes was boundless.
which person or people
From this reading Money came from all directions, pouring into the hands of philanthropists, who were anxious to prove that the country was able, not only to free the slave, but to pay the great debt it owed him,--protection as he embraced freedom, and a share in the great Government he had aided to found by sweat and toil and blood.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The war, too, had passed like a dream of horrors, and over the resumption of normal conditions in business and living, the whole country, as one man, rejoiced and heaved a deep sigh of absolute content.
