Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Wherefore, in "THE HOMESTEADER," Oscar Micheaux has written largely along the lines he has lived, and, naturally of what he best knows.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading His experience has been somewhat unusual; his association largely out of the ordinary.

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

permission to do something

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

deem to be

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

without deviation

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading His experience has been somewhat unusual; his association largely out of the ordinary.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

reproduced fraudulently

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

From this reading Wherefore, in "THE HOMESTEADER," Oscar Micheaux has written largely along the lines he has lived, and, naturally of what he best knows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

an occurrence of something

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Wherefore, in "THE HOMESTEADER," Oscar Micheaux has written largely along the lines he has lived, and, naturally of what he best knows.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Wherefore, in "THE HOMESTEADER," Oscar Micheaux has written largely along the lines he has lived, and, naturally of what he best knows.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Wherefore, in "THE HOMESTEADER," Oscar Micheaux has written largely along the lines he has lived, and, naturally of what he best knows.

engage in

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

to a great degree or extent

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

as might be expected

From this reading Wherefore, in "THE HOMESTEADER," Oscar Micheaux has written largely along the lines he has lived, and, naturally of what he best knows.

absolutely essential

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

a brief written record

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

one who writes novels

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading His experience has been somewhat unusual; his association largely out of the ordinary.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His experience has been somewhat unusual; his association largely out of the ordinary.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

portray in words

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

express in words

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His experience has been somewhat unusual; his association largely out of the ordinary.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

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 BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading His experience has been somewhat unusual; his association largely out of the ordinary.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Wherefore, in "THE HOMESTEADER," Oscar Micheaux has written largely along the lines he has lived, and, naturally of what he best knows.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Wherefore, in "THE HOMESTEADER," Oscar Micheaux has written largely along the lines he has lived, and, naturally of what he best knows.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._

in the company of; together with

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading BY OSCAR MICHEAUX Author of "The Forged Note" _How much of the story of Jean Baptiste is a work of the author's own imagination and how much comes from an authentic source we do not consider it necessary to say.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _To begin with, that which any writer has been more closely associated with, are the things he can best portray.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading But that he has in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is the practice of the novelist is admitted, and we have his consent therefore, to make certain statements concerning himself that relate to the story, and why he has written it._