103
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From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
11
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From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
1811
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From this reading * * * * * "Salem Gazette," 1811.
50
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From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
65
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From this reading Mr. JACK DALAND, a very worthy black man, aged 65.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. JACK DALAND, a very worthy black man, aged 65.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mr. JACK DALAND, a very worthy black man, aged 65.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
DALAND
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From this reading Mr. JACK DALAND, a very worthy black man, aged 65.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
ebonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
a social unit living together
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading * * * * * "Salem Gazette," 1811.
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 Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Mr. JACK DALAND, a very worthy black man, aged 65.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. JACK DALAND, a very worthy black man, aged 65.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. JACK DALAND, a very worthy black man, aged 65.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
PLATOnounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
pleasant-tempered
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From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading * * * * * "Salem Gazette," 1811.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. JACK DALAND, a very worthy black man, aged 65.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His honest industry was rewarded by the acquisition of a comfortable property, which he has left for the enjoyment of his family.
WHIPPLE
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From this reading Died, At _Hamilton, Essex_ County, PLATO WHIPPLE, aged 103, one of God's images in ebony.
a Caucasian
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Mr. JACK DALAND, a very worthy black man, aged 65.
a late time of life
From this reading He was brought from Africa to the West Indies at about 11 years of age; but instead of being _eaten_, as he expected, by the white men, he was transferred by purchase to a happy asylum in this place, where he has spent upwards of 50 years of his life, respected by the whole town, as a faithful, industrious, pleasant-tempered, intelligent man.
