adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading This was the daughter of Venus, the cook, and her appointment of service was the kitchen.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
badenounUS /beɪd/
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
boun
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From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
coal-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading This was the daughter of Venus, the cook, and her appointment of service was the kitchen.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading This was the daughter of Venus, the cook, and her appointment of service was the kitchen.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
demureadjectiveUS /dɪˈmjʊr/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
eelnounUS /iːl/
the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
evolutions
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From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
FulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
gaffernoun
an elderly man
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
grimaceverbUS /ˈɡrɪməs/
contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the daughter of Venus, the cook, and her appointment of service was the kitchen.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
I'snounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “i” — a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading This was the daughter of Venus, the cook, and her appointment of service was the kitchen.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
lasnounUS /lɑːs/
plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
neatly-appareled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
new-comer
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From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
nigger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
QUITEadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading This was the daughter of Venus, the cook, and her appointment of service was the kitchen.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
thick-lippedadjective
having thick lips
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the daughter of Venus, the cook, and her appointment of service was the kitchen.
TidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading This was the daughter of Venus, the cook, and her appointment of service was the kitchen.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the daughter of Venus, the cook, and her appointment of service was the kitchen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As she saw Tidy advancing, however, she ceased her evolutions, and, turning to the others with a comic grimace, she bade them hold off, while she held discourse with the new-comer.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Full of fun, and nimble as an eel in every joint, her various pranks and feats of skill were perfectly amazing, and were received with boisterous applause by the rest of the group.
woolly-headedadjective
confused and vague; used especially of thinking
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
yer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Her comes yer white nigger," she said, in a loud whisper, "and I's boun' to gaffer de las' news;" and putting on a demure face, she accosted the neatly-appareled child.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading QUITE a number of children were gathered in the vicinity of the pump, performing their usual antics, under the direction and leadership of a girl larger and older than the rest,--a genuine, coal-black, woolly-headed, thick-lipped young negro.
