adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
alighted
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From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It not only destroys the black, but demoralizes and ruins the white race.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Slavery is like a two-edged knife, cutting both ways.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Slavery is like a two-edged knife, cutting both ways.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
demoralizes
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From this reading It not only destroys the black, but demoralizes and ruins the white race.
destroysverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪz/
third-person singular of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading It not only destroys the black, but demoralizes and ruins the white race.
domainsnounUS /doʊˈmeɪnz/
plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
helplessadjectiveUS /ˈhelpləs/
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
IFconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Slavery is like a two-edged knife, cutting both ways.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Slavery is like a two-edged knife, cutting both ways.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Slavery is like a two-edged knife, cutting both ways.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
Matilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It not only destroys the black, but demoralizes and ruins the white race.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It not only destroys the black, but demoralizes and ruins the white race.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading It not only destroys the black, but demoralizes and ruins the white race.
Rosevale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading It not only destroys the black, but demoralizes and ruins the white race.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
sunshiny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
two-edged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Slavery is like a two-edged knife, cutting both ways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Slavery is like a two-edged knife, cutting both ways.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was a pleasant day in early spring when Colonel Lee alighted from his gig before the family mansion at Rosevale, and laid the child, as a present, at the feet of his daughter Matilda.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading It not only destroys the black, but demoralizes and ruins the white race.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Miss Matilda Lee was about thirty years of age,--as active and thrifty a little woman as could be found any where within the domains of this cruel system of oppression.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading IF ever there was a sunshiny corner of slavery, it was that into which a kind Providence dropped this little, helpless babe, now but a little more than two years old.
