used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading A mob determined to secure the fugitive murderer and burn him alive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He has never been apprehended, nor has any information ever been gleaned as to his whereabouts.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading He has never been apprehended, nor has any information ever been gleaned as to his whereabouts.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has never been apprehended, nor has any information ever been gleaned as to his whereabouts.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The cause of the shooting has never been definitely ascertained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cause of the shooting has never been definitely ascertained.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading A mob determined to secure the fugitive murderer and burn him alive.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The cause of the shooting has never been definitely ascertained.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The cause of the shooting has never been definitely ascertained.
characterized by great determination
From this reading A mob determined to secure the fugitive murderer and burn him alive.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
at any time
From this reading He has never been apprehended, nor has any information ever been gleaned as to his whereabouts.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading A mob determined to secure the fugitive murderer and burn him alive.
gleanedverbUS /ɡliːnd/
past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading He has never been apprehended, nor has any information ever been gleaned as to his whereabouts.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cause of the shooting has never been definitely ascertained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has never been apprehended, nor has any information ever been gleaned as to his whereabouts.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A mob determined to secure the fugitive murderer and burn him alive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
a message received and understood
From this reading He has never been apprehended, nor has any information ever been gleaned as to his whereabouts.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
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 The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading A mob determined to secure the fugitive murderer and burn him alive.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading A mob determined to secure the fugitive murderer and burn him alive.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The cause of the shooting has never been definitely ascertained.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He has never been apprehended, nor has any information ever been gleaned as to his whereabouts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cause of the shooting has never been definitely ascertained.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
get by special effort
From this reading A mob determined to secure the fugitive murderer and burn him alive.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The cause of the shooting has never been definitely ascertained.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading The judge was killed in the court house, and Julian, heavily armed, made his escape to the swamps near the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cause of the shooting has never been definitely ascertained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading He has never been apprehended, nor has any information ever been gleaned as to his whereabouts.
a Caucasian
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
which person or people
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It is claimed that the Negro resented an insult to his wife, and the killing of the white man was an act of a Negro (who dared) to defend his home.
