1893
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From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
anew
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
Estopinal
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From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
at any time
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
for a limitless time
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Several instances of this spirit have occurred in the year past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
inflictingverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Several instances of this spirit have occurred in the year past.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
LouisiananounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
LynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
LynchedverbUS /lɪntʃt/
past form of “lynch” — kill without legal sanction
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
LYNCHINGnounUS /ˈlɪntʃɪŋ/
putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
the force of workers available
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
not any; not one
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Several instances of this spirit have occurred in the year past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Several instances of this spirit have occurred in the year past.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
the act of punishing
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
RelationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
Roselius
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From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several instances of this spirit have occurred in the year past.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Several instances of this spirit have occurred in the year past.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Several instances of this spirit have occurred in the year past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
unreliabilitynounUS /ˌʌnrilaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
the trait of not being dependable or reliable
From this reading LYNCHING OF INNOCENT MEN (Lynched on Account of Relationship) If no other reason appealed to the sober sense of the American people to check the growth of Lynch Law, the absolute unreliability and recklessness of the mob in inflicting punishment for crimes done, should do so.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
at the time that
From this reading When asked if he should ever return to Paris, Mr. King said: "I shall never go south again.
a Caucasian
From this reading In Louisiana, near New Orleans, in July, 1893, Roselius Julian, a colored man, shot and killed a white judge, named Victor Estopinal.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The impressions of that awful day will stay with me forever."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Several instances of this spirit have occurred in the year past.
