AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VICISSITUDES OF A PREACHER.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading They grasp them, apply them to purposes most mercenary, most vile.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is to such men, unhappily, the vices of slavery are open.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
elevatingverbUS /ˈeləveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “elevate” — give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
graspverbUS /ɡræsp/
hold firmly
From this reading They grasp them, apply them to purposes most mercenary, most vile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
impugnverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːn/
attack as false or wrong
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to such men, unhappily, the vices of slavery are open.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
M'Fadden
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From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
Marston's
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From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It is to such men, unhappily, the vices of slavery are open.
mercenarynounUS /ˈmɜːrsəneri/
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
From this reading They grasp them, apply them to purposes most mercenary, most vile.
ministerialadjectiveUS /ˌmɪnɪˈstiːriəl/
of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading They grasp them, apply them to purposes most mercenary, most vile.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VICISSITUDES OF A PREACHER.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It is to such men, unhappily, the vices of slavery are open.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
PREACHERnounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading THE VICISSITUDES OF A PREACHER.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They grasp them, apply them to purposes most mercenary, most vile.
republican'snounUS /riˈpʌblɪkənz/
possessive form of “republican” — a member of the Republican Party
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading It is to such men, unhappily, the vices of slavery are open.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is to such men, unhappily, the vices of slavery are open.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VICISSITUDES OF A PREACHER.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They grasp them, apply them to purposes most mercenary, most vile.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They grasp them, apply them to purposes most mercenary, most vile.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading It is to such men, unhappily, the vices of slavery are open.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading It is to such men, unhappily, the vices of slavery are open.
VICISSITUDESnounUS /vɪˈsɪsɪtuːdz/
plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something
From this reading THE VICISSITUDES OF A PREACHER.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading They grasp them, apply them to purposes most mercenary, most vile.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading M'Fadden is a gentleman--we do not impugn the name, in a southern sense--of that class--very large class--who, finding the laws of their own country too oppressive for their liberal thoughts, seek a republican's home in ours.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading WE left Harry, the faithful servant, whose ministerial functions had been employed in elevating the souls of Marston's property, being separated from his wife and sold to Mr. M'Fadden.
