used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The third brother, Paul, was taken out to the camp, which is about a mile distant in the interior, and there he was hanged to a tree.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The third brother, Paul, was taken out to the camp, which is about a mile distant in the interior, and there he was hanged to a tree.
in addition
From this reading Five minutes later he was also hanged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He refused to do so, or could not do so, and was kicked to death by the gang.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The third brother, Paul, was taken out to the camp, which is about a mile distant in the interior, and there he was hanged to a tree.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He refused to do so, or could not do so, and was kicked to death by the gang.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
divisible by two
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
a social unit living together
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five minutes later he was also hanged.
flinchingverbUS /ˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
flogged
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From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading He refused to do so, or could not do so, and was kicked to death by the gang.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Five minutes later he was also hanged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Five minutes later he was also hanged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading The taller Negro was then hoisted up.
provoking horror
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The third brother, Paul, was taken out to the camp, which is about a mile distant in the interior, and there he was hanged to a tree.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The third brother, Paul, was taken out to the camp, which is about a mile distant in the interior, and there he was hanged to a tree.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
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 Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading He refused to do so, or could not do so, and was kicked to death by the gang.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Five minutes later he was also hanged.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The third brother, Paul, was taken out to the camp, which is about a mile distant in the interior, and there he was hanged to a tree.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Five minutes later he was also hanged.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The taller Negro was then hoisted up.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
not any; not one
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He refused to do so, or could not do so, and was kicked to death by the gang.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
ParapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The third brother, Paul, was taken out to the camp, which is about a mile distant in the interior, and there he was hanged to a tree.
by chance
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He refused to do so, or could not do so, and was kicked to death by the gang.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
not used up
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He refused to do so, or could not do so, and was kicked to death by the gang.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
carry out
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The taller Negro was then hoisted up.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The taller Negro was then hoisted up.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The taller Negro was then hoisted up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
therewithadverb
with that or this or it
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third brother, Paul, was taken out to the camp, which is about a mile distant in the interior, and there he was hanged to a tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mob decided to take the remaining brother out to Camp Parapet and hang him there.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The third brother, Paul, was taken out to the camp, which is about a mile distant in the interior, and there he was hanged to a tree.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The taller Negro was then hoisted up.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The taller Negro was then hoisted up.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The third brother, Paul, was taken out to the camp, which is about a mile distant in the interior, and there he was hanged to a tree.
which person or people
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading The same paper says: During the search for Julian on Saturday one branch of the posse visited the house of a Negro family in the neighborhood of Camp Parapet, and failing to find the object of their search, tried to induce John Willis, a young Negro, to disclose the whereabouts of Julian.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The other two were to be taken out and flogged, with an order to get out of the parish in less than half an hour.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The shorter Negro stood gazing at the horrible death of his brother without flinching.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Another young man, who was in no way related to Julian, who perhaps did not even know the man and who was entirely innocent of any offense in connection therewith, was murdered by the same mob.
