used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Manuel Polliovo was ill at ease.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
barbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/
plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Manuel was by no means blind to his peril.
cause to be bored
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Manuel was by no means blind to his peril.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
intentionally conceived
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
CubanadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Manuel Polliovo was ill at ease.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
HaitiannounUS /ˈheɪʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Haiti
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
Haitien
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manuel was by no means blind to his peril.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Manuel Polliovo was ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
incarcerationnounUS /ˌɪnkɑːrsərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
interveneverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːn/
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
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 Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
Manuel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Manuel Polliovo was ill at ease.
MarinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Manuel was by no means blind to his peril.
the force of workers available
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
not any; not one
From this reading Manuel was by no means blind to his peril.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
and nothing more
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Manuel was by no means blind to his peril.
a human being
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
Polliovo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Manuel Polliovo was ill at ease.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Even the dreaded presence of U. S. Marines would not hold the negro barbarians back, if they knew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
which person or people
From this reading WHERE BLACK MEN RULE Stuart was not the only person on the streets of Cap Haitien the next morning who was conscious of personal danger.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bearing the secret that he bore, the Cuban knew that a hint of it would bring him instant death, or, if the authorities had time to intervene, incarceration in a Haitian prison, a fate sometimes worse than death.
