used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
AboriginesnounUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒəniz/
plural of “aborigine” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
behoves
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From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
exhale hard
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading “It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger, whose feelings are slow; A nigger to chain up, a nigger to treat To a kick, and a curse, and a blow.
CLAUDE'S
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From this reading CLAUDE’S LETTER TO DICK.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading “It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger, whose feelings are slow; A nigger to chain up, a nigger to treat To a kick, and a curse, and a blow.
someone who is a detective
From this reading CLAUDE’S LETTER TO DICK.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading “It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger, whose feelings are slow; A nigger to chain up, a nigger to treat To a kick, and a curse, and a blow.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
it's
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From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading “It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger, whose feelings are slow; A nigger to chain up, a nigger to treat To a kick, and a curse, and a blow.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading CLAUDE’S LETTER TO DICK.
engage in
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
nigger
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From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
and nothing more
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
ProtectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
express in words
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading “It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger, whose feelings are slow; A nigger to chain up, a nigger to treat To a kick, and a curse, and a blow.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLAUDE’S LETTER TO DICK.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
interact in a certain way
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger, whose feelings are slow; A nigger to chain up, a nigger to treat To a kick, and a curse, and a blow.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
wallopverbUS /ˈwɑːləp/
hit hard
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
in or at the place that
From this reading By the way, where is the Protector of Aborigines, and what has he got to say in the matter?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “We have at various times had stories told us of the treatment the blacks are subjected to in the bush, and it behoves the Government to make strict inquiry into the whole question.
belonging to which person
From this reading “It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger, whose feelings are slow; A nigger to chain up, a nigger to treat To a kick, and a curse, and a blow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh it’s only a nigger, you know; It’s only a nigger, you know; A nigger to wallop, a nigger to slave, To treat with a word and a blow.
