1892
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
ArkansasnounUS /ˈɑːrkənsɑː/
a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
Biscoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
DemocratnounUS /ˈdeməkræt/
a member of the Democratic Party
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
a social unit living together
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
Hamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
an occurrence of something
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
by chance
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
a male human offspring
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
thirteen-year-old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
weekliesnounUS /ˈwiːkliz/
plural of “weekly” — a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading The paper mentioned is perhaps one of the leading weeklies in that state and the account given in detail has every mark of a careful and conscientious investigation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
which person or people
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The victims of this tragedy were a colored man, named Hamp Biscoe, his wife and a thirteen-year-old son.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two or three noteworthy cases will suffice to show with what inhuman ferocity irresponsible men have been put to death by this system of injustice.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Hamp Biscoe, it appears, was a hard working, thrifty farmer, who lived near England, Arkansas, upon a small farm with his family.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading An instance occurred during the year 1892 in Arkansas, a report of which is given in full in the _Arkansas Democrat_, published at Little Rock, in that state, on the eleventh day of February of that year.
