1879
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From this reading For our purposes _Old Creole Days_ (1879) and _The Grandissimes_ (1880) are most important.
1880
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From this reading For our purposes _Old Creole Days_ (1879) and _The Grandissimes_ (1880) are most important.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
antidotes
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From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
CablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
CordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
CreolenounUS /ˈkriːoʊl/
a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America
From this reading For our purposes _Old Creole Days_ (1879) and _The Grandissimes_ (1880) are most important.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For our purposes _Old Creole Days_ (1879) and _The Grandissimes_ (1880) are most important.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
divisible by two
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
Grandissimes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For our purposes _Old Creole Days_ (1879) and _The Grandissimes_ (1880) are most important.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
of great significance or value
From this reading For our purposes _Old Creole Days_ (1879) and _The Grandissimes_ (1880) are most important.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
an occurrence of something
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
and nothing more
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
NegroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
Page'snounUS /ˈpeɪdʒɪz/
possessive form of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
pertinencenoun
relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
portraysverbUS /pɔːrˈtreɪz/
third-person singular of “portray” — portray in words
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
PraisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For our purposes _Old Creole Days_ (1879) and _The Grandissimes_ (1880) are most important.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
RECONSTRUCTIONnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
southernernounUS /ˈsʌðərnər/
an American who lives in the South
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Praised as the first southerner to include just and sympathetic recognition of the Negro, Cable portrays Negroes or the background of slavery in most of his novels.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cordially hated in the South, he took up residence in Massachusetts, but though in “exile” he kept close to his heart the best interests of his section.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading RECONSTRUCTION: THE NOT SO GLORIOUS SOUTH _Cable._ Although he had served as an officer in the Confederate Cavalry, George Washington Cable was aware of much that was wrong in the old South and the new.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading His _The Silent South_ and _The Negro Question_ are antidotes to Page’s dangerous drugs; against the convict lease system, for instance, Cable wrote with startling pertinence even for our own day.
