132
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From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
1894
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From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
197
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From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
admittedlyadverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪdli/
as acknowledged
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
compilationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/
something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
compilationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “compilation” — something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Out of their own mouths shall the murderers be condemned.
a state at a particular time
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
lynchingnounUS /ˈlɪntʃɪŋ/
putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
engage in
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
the force of workers available
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
mobsnounUS /mɑːbz/
plural of “mob” — a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Out of their own mouths shall the murderers be condemned.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Out of their own mouths shall the murderers be condemned.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
not any; not one
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of their own mouths shall the murderers be condemned.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Out of their own mouths shall the murderers be condemned.
plural 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 The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
Identical; not different.
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
specialtynounUS /ˈspeʃəlti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
statisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Out of their own mouths shall the murderers be condemned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
arousing affect
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No comment need be made upon a condition of public sentiment responsible for such alarming results.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
a Caucasian
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
which person or people
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The purpose of the pages which follow shall be to give the record which has been made, not by colored men, but that which is the result of compilations made by white men, of reports sent over the civilized world by white men in the South.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading During the year 1894, there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.
a late time of life
From this reading For a number of years the _Chicago Tribune_, admittedly one of the leading journals of America, has made a specialty of the compilation of statistics touching upon lynching.
