used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
anti-workers
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From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
for the reason that
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading But grumble as much as they might, they bowed to the decree of the whites exalting Erma.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But grumble as much as they might, they bowed to the decree of the whites exalting Erma.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading But grumble as much as they might, they bowed to the decree of the whites exalting Erma.
Erma
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From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
exaltingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪŋ/
tending to exalt
From this reading But grumble as much as they might, they bowed to the decree of the whites exalting Erma.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
promote over another
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
fetes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
your parents
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
set up or found
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
a young female
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading But grumble as much as they might, they bowed to the decree of the whites exalting Erma.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
honoringnounUS /ˈɑːnərɪŋ/
conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
legislatorsnounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtərz/
plural of “legislator” — someone who makes or enacts laws
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But grumble as much as they might, they bowed to the decree of the whites exalting Erma.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But grumble as much as they might, they bowed to the decree of the whites exalting Erma.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
PAVINGnounUS /ˈpeɪvɪŋ/
material used to pave an area
From this reading PAVING THE WAY.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAVING THE WAY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
Turner'snounUS /ˈtɜːrnərz/
possessive form of “turner” — United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading PAVING THE WAY.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
at the time that
From this reading So, when Erma came to them with Mrs. Turner's proposal concerning social fetes with the legislators, they received her kindly.
a Caucasian
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading But grumble as much as they might, they bowed to the decree of the whites exalting Erma.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading True, they grumbled about white folks honoring a servant girl and felt that they, the "anti-workers," the brain force, should have been recognized as representatives of the highest type of Negro womanhood.
Wysong
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From this reading Because Erma Wysong had found favor in the eyes of the rich white people of Richmond, the colored girls were now ready to receive her back with open arms, though in their hearts opposed to her.
