used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
(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 The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
balancingnounUS /ˈbælənsɪŋ/
getting two things to correspond
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The town was considerably wrought up and for a time things looked serious.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
divisible by two
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
made afraid
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
a young female
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
iotanounUS /ˌaɪˈoʊtə/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
immediately past
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The town was considerably wrought up and for a time things looked serious.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
O'Neil
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From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
remuneratedadjective
receiving or eligible for compensation
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The town was considerably wrought up and for a time things looked serious.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The town was considerably wrought up and for a time things looked serious.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The town was considerably wrought up and for a time things looked serious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading The accused had a preliminary hearing today and not an iota of evidence was produced to indicate that such a crime had been committed, or that he had even attempted such an outrage.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town was considerably wrought up and for a time things looked serious.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The town was considerably wrought up and for a time things looked serious.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town was considerably wrought up and for a time things looked serious.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is a little girl, and the girl's mother and grandmother evidently started the story with idea of frightening the Negro out of the country and thus balancing accounts.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading The village marshal was frightened nearly out of his wits and did little to quiet the excitement last night.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The Negro, Charles O'Neil, had been working for a couple of women and, it seems, had worked all winter without being remunerated.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The town was considerably wrought up and for a time things looked serious.
