used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
brawlnounUS /brɔːl/
an uproarious party
From this reading The fellow’s face was scarred from many a brawl.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
darkey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
dependableadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
EvergladesnounUS /ˈevərɡleɪdz/
a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The fellow’s face was scarred from many a brawl.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The fellow’s face was scarred from many a brawl.
FORBIDDINGadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
HALSTEAD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
Kinknoun
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading The fellow’s face was scarred from many a brawl.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
shiftlessadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftlɪs/
lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading He was as different from the respectable, dependable house negro as a stormy night is from a fair one.
STRATEGISTnounUS /ˈstrætɪdʒɪst/
an expert in strategy (especially in warfare)
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
carry out
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
male cat
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
vagrantnounUS /ˈveɪɡrənt/
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
wastesnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Kink had served many terms in jail ere he gained enough in the wisdom of his kind to take to the trackless wastes of the Everglades.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading TOM HALSTEAD, STRATEGIST A FORBIDDING countenance was that worn by black Mr. Kink.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading He belonged to the worst species of shiftless, vagrant Southern darkey.
