used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
(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 In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
confined by bonds
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this did not last long.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
deem to be
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But this did not last long.
dominationnounUS /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/
social control by dominating
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
of great significance or value
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was maintained that "This is a white man's government," and regardless of numbers the white man should rule.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was maintained that "This is a white man's government," and regardless of numbers the white man should rule.
KlannounUS /klæn/
a secret society of white Southerners in the United States; was formed in the 19th century to resist the emancipation of slaves; used terrorist tactics to suppress Black people
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
Klux
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From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
Ku
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From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
immediately past
From this reading But this did not last long.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But this did not last long.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading It was maintained that "This is a white man's government," and regardless of numbers the white man should rule.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was maintained that "This is a white man's government," and regardless of numbers the white man should rule.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
mobsnounUS /mɑːbz/
plural of “mob” — a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
Negro's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
not any; not one
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this did not last long.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading It was maintained that "This is a white man's government," and regardless of numbers the white man should rule.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading It was maintained that "This is a white man's government," and regardless of numbers the white man should rule.
RegulatorsnounUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtərz/
plural of “regulator” — any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
republicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It was maintained that "This is a white man's government," and regardless of numbers the white man should rule.
sanguinaryadjective
accompanied by bloodshed
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was maintained that "This is a white man's government," and regardless of numbers the white man should rule.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this did not last long.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "No Negro domination" became the new legend on the sanguinary banner of the sunny South, and under it rode the Ku Klux Klan, the Regulators, and the lawless mobs, which for any cause chose to murder one man or a dozen as suited their purpose best.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading In a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people," the Negro's vote became an important factor in all matters of state and national politics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
a Caucasian
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The southern white man would not consider that the Negro had any right which a white man was bound to respect, and the idea of a republican form of government in the southern states grew into general contempt.
