used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The last who addressed him was Mr. Drew, the principal draper of the town.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
atheismnounUS /əˈθaɪsəm/
a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE MINISTER'S DOOR.
drapernounUS /ˈdreɪpər/
a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)
From this reading The last who addressed him was Mr. Drew, the principal draper of the town.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The last who addressed him was Mr. Drew, the principal draper of the town.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
an old word for “before”
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
FaberadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbər/
comparative of “fab” — extremely pleasing
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
immediately past
From this reading The last who addressed him was Mr. Drew, the principal draper of the town.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
social deportment
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
MINISTER'SnounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE MINISTER'S DOOR.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
NigernounUS /ˈnaɪdʒər/
an African river; flows into the South Atlantic
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
Nigger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
a human being
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The last who addressed him was Mr. Drew, the principal draper of the town.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
RubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
Ruber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MINISTER'S DOOR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The last who addressed him was Mr. Drew, the principal draper of the town.
unexceptionableadjective
completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
From this reading The few ladies out shopping bowed graciously, for both his manners and person were pleasing, and his professional attentions were unexceptionable.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
at the time that
From this reading When he dropped into a quick walk, to let Ruber cool a little ere he reached his stall, he was several times accosted and detained.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Every body knew Mr. Faber, whether he rode Ruber or Niger--Rubber and Nigger, his groom called them--and many were the greetings that met him as he passed along Pine Street, for, despite the brand of his atheism, he was popular.
which person or people
From this reading The last who addressed him was Mr. Drew, the principal draper of the town.
