used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
alienationnounUS /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/
the feeling of being alienated from other people
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The population had doubled, though but few houses had been built.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The population had doubled, though but few houses had been built.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading The population had doubled, though but few houses had been built.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The population had doubled, though but few houses had been built.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
a young female
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
HAMBRIGHT
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From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The population had doubled, though but few houses had been built.
of great significance or value
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
Legree's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
engage in
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The population had doubled, though but few houses had been built.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
régime
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The population had doubled, though but few houses had been built.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
precisely as stated
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town had not grown from the development of industry, but for a very simple reason--the country people had moved into the town, seeking refuge from a new terror that was growing of late more and more a menace to a country home, the roving criminal negro.
at the time that
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
a Caucasian
From this reading The most important development of these eighteen years was the complete alienation of the white and black races as compared with the old familiar trust of domestic life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The birth of a girl baby was sure to make a father restless, and when the baby looked up into his face one day with the soft light of a maiden, he gave up his farm and moved to town.
a late time of life
From this reading HAMBRIGHT had changed but little in the eighteen years of peace that had followed the terrors of Legree’s régime.
