used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading His family consisted of his wife and two daughters.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading His family consisted of his wife and two daughters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
a social unit living together
From this reading His family consisted of his wife and two daughters.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
federaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
in a free manner
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His family consisted of his wife and two daughters.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
as might be expected
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
Price'snounUS /ˈpraɪsɪz/
possessive form of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
secessionnounUS /sɪˈseʃən/
an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
a male human offspring
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His family consisted of his wife and two daughters.
two-story
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From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
unionismnounUS /ˈjuːnjənɪzəm/
the system or principles and theory of labor unions
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
in or at the place that
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The pronounced unionism of the man did not arouse any suspicions in the minds of Harry and Jack, who talked freely with him during and after the supper which was set before them.
which person or people
From this reading |The house where they asked for entertainment for the night was a two-story frame building, and belonged to a well-to-do farmer, who was the owner of ten or twelve negroes, and therefore one of the aristocracy of southwest Missouri.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His family consisted of his wife and two daughters.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His son had gone to join Price's army, and the father took great pains to explain that he had done so greatly against the parental will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being an owner of slaves, he was naturally in sympathy with secession, though he professed the most ardent unionism whenever he was visited by any party of soldiers wearing the federal blue.
