Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

any person at all

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading A disorderly Chinaman is rare, and a lazy one does not exist.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

superlative of “cruel” — (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.

undisciplined and unruly

From this reading A disorderly Chinaman is rare, and a lazy one does not exist.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A disorderly Chinaman is rare, and a lazy one does not exist.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

From this reading They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.

one or the other of two

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading A disorderly Chinaman is rare, and a lazy one does not exist.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading A disorderly Chinaman is rare, and a lazy one does not exist.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.

third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

the force of workers available

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

not any; not one

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A disorderly Chinaman is rare, and a lazy one does not exist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

many times at short intervals

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A disorderly Chinaman is rare, and a lazy one does not exist.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.

any competition

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading A disorderly Chinaman is rare, and a lazy one does not exist.

-ing form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

not often

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)

From this reading They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.

interact in a certain way

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

the act of using

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

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From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

at the time that

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

a Caucasian

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course there was a large Chinese population in Virginia--it is the case with every town and city on the Pacific coast.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading So long as a Chinaman has strength to use his hands he needs no support from anybody; white men often complain of want of work, but a Chinaman offers no such complaint; he always manages to find something to do.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading They are a harmless race when white men either let them alone or treat them no worse than dogs; in fact they are almost entirely harmless anyhow, for they seldom think of resenting the vilest insults or the cruelest injuries.