used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
AbolitionistsnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənəsts/
plural of “abolitionist” — a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
ADAMSnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are these all your prisoners?" she asked.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are these all your prisoners?" she asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
endurableadjective
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
fansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
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 The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
most important element
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
MASONnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
neighbor'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
newly-grated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
go across or through
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
PEYTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
seasoningnounUS /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/
something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
tapsnounUS /tæps/
(military) signal to turn the lights out
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Are these all your prisoners?" she asked.
a special situation
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
in or at the place that
From this reading Miss ADAMS led her companion, a neighbor's child, to where a keeper was leaning idly against the wall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ladies were taking their usual promenade through the main corridor of the jail, curiously gazing at times through the newly-grated door at the prisoners in the main room, and seasoning their morning gossip with piquant observations on the probable execution of the horrid creatures there confined.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
wretches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mrs. PEYTON took occasion to inform Mrs. MASON that she wouldn't pass a day without taking a look at the wretches for all the world; and Mrs. MASON informed Mrs. PEYTON that her life would hardly be endurable if she did not live in hope of seeing all the Abolitionists there yet.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Here young Mr. BARON ventured to intimate that the Yankee prisoners were fortunate in being favored with such an array of _fair_ before them; for which he was saluted as an "absurd thing," and received a shower of taps from adjacent fans.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are these all your prisoners?" she asked.
