AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
cateringnounUS /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/
providing food and services
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
DEALINGSnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading PLEASANT DEALINGS WITH HUMAN PROPERTY.
deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading PLEASANT DEALINGS WITH HUMAN PROPERTY.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
inducementsnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənts/
plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
licentiousadjectiveUS /laɪˈsentʃəs/
lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
ordinancenounUS /ˈɔːrdənəns/
an authoritative rule
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
PLEASANTadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading PLEASANT DEALINGS WITH HUMAN PROPERTY.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
PROPERTYnounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading PLEASANT DEALINGS WITH HUMAN PROPERTY.
purportingverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
rafflenounUS /ˈræfəl/
a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
raffler
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From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
rotationnounUS /roʊˈteɪʃən/
the act of rotating as if on an axis
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
slavery's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
specificationnounUS /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
statutenounUS /ˈstætʃuːt/
an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading On this occasion, purporting to be a very great one, the inducements held out were no less an incentive of gambling propensities than an aim to serve licentious purposes.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the scenes we have just described were proceeding, another, of deeper import, and more expressive of slavery's complicated combinations, was being enacted in another part of the city.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading PLEASANT DEALINGS WITH HUMAN PROPERTY.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A raffle of ordinary character had been announced in the morning papers,--we say ordinary, because it came within the ordinary specification of trade, and violated neither statute law nor municipal ordinance,--and the raffler, esteemed a great character in the city, was no less celebrated for his taste in catering for the amusement of his patrons.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading WE must deal gently with our scenes; we must describe them without exaggeration, and in rotation.
