allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But they had no church to attend, and never had any meetings among themselves.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But they had no church to attend, and never had any meetings among themselves.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading But they had no church to attend, and never had any meetings among themselves.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
beastnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they had no church to attend, and never had any meetings among themselves.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading But they had no church to attend, and never had any meetings among themselves.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE slaves on Mr. Turner's plantation had no SABBATH.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed there were no pious ones among them.
ironedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪərnd/
(of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But they had no church to attend, and never had any meetings among themselves.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE slaves on Mr. Turner's plantation had no SABBATH.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But they had no church to attend, and never had any meetings among themselves.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE slaves on Mr. Turner's plantation had no SABBATH.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE slaves on Mr. Turner's plantation had no SABBATH.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed there were no pious ones among them.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Indeed there were no pious ones among them.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading THE slaves on Mr. Turner's plantation had no SABBATH.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
SABBATHnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading THE slaves on Mr. Turner's plantation had no SABBATH.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
sewedadjectiveUS /soʊd/
fastened with stitches
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading THE slaves on Mr. Turner's plantation had no SABBATH.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE slaves on Mr. Turner's plantation had no SABBATH.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed there were no pious ones among them.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But they had no church to attend, and never had any meetings among themselves.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed there were no pious ones among them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
Turner'snounUS /ˈtɜːrnərz/
possessive form of “turner” — United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading THE slaves on Mr. Turner's plantation had no SABBATH.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be sure, they were not driven to the field on Sunday, because it was considered an economic provision to let man and beast rest one day out of the seven.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The men took the day for sport; the women washed and ironed, sewed and cooked, and did various necessary chores for themselves and children, for which they were allowed no other opportunity; and spent the rest of the day in rude singing, dancing, and boisterous merriment.
