used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ar'n't you glad you ain't a black-a-moor?"
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
ain't
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From this reading "Ar'n't you glad you ain't a black-a-moor?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
Ar'n't
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From this reading "Ar'n't you glad you ain't a black-a-moor?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
black-a-moor
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From this reading "Ar'n't you glad you ain't a black-a-moor?"
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Bob," I overheard one remark, "ar'n't you glad you ain't a black-a-moor?"
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
traveling across
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
flat-faced
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From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Ar'n't you glad you ain't a black-a-moor?"
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading "Bob," I overheard one remark, "ar'n't you glad you ain't a black-a-moor?"
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Bob," I overheard one remark, "ar'n't you glad you ain't a black-a-moor?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
sich
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From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
sootyadjectiveUS /ˈsuːti/
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
having a supporting base
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
sweepersnounUS /ˈswiːpərz/
plural of “sweeper” — an employee who sweeps (floors or streets etc.)
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
they're
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From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
Timmis's
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From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
warmints
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From this reading "I should think so," replied his sooty brother, "they're sich ugly warmints."
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Having to deliver a letter, containing an account and a stock receipt, to one of Mr. Timmis's clients, residing at the west end of the town; in crossing through one of the fashionable squares, I observed a flat-faced negro servant in livery, standing at the door of one of the houses.
a Caucasian
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
which person or people
From this reading Two chimney sweepers who happened to be passing, showed their white teeth in a contemptuous grin at the African.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ar'n't you glad you ain't a black-a-moor?"
