used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
ADMINISTRATINGverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “administrate” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
Baptiste
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From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Observation with him seemed to be inherent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
a youthful male person
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
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 When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
divisible by two
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
at any time
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Observation with him seemed to be inherent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading Observation with him seemed to be inherent.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Observation with him seemed to be inherent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
porousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrəs/
able to absorb fluids
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
any competition
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
on the contrary
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Observation with him seemed to be inherent.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Ever since he had played as a boy back in old Illinois he had been deeply sensitive with regards to his race.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
at the time that
From this reading When the rains for a time ceased and the warm, porous soil had dried sufficiently to permit a return to the fields, from early morn until the sun had disappeared in the west late afternoons, did he labor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Observation with him seemed to be inherent.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATING ANGEL Never before since Jean Baptiste had come West and staked his lot and future there, doing his part toward the building of that little empire out there in the hollow of God's hand, had he worked so hard as he did in the days that followed that summer.
a late time of life
From this reading To him, notwithstanding the fact that he realized that less than fifty years had passed since freedom, they appeared--even considering their adverse circumstances--to progress rather slowly.
