Chapter III · The Redemptioner

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

having a strong healthy body

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

becoming infected

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

having made preparations

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

converted or adapted to domestic use

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

a social unit living together

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

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From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

located inward

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

the force of workers available

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

come into possession of

From this reading The great abundance of food and coarse clothing in America, and the anxiety of the farmers to obtain cheap labor, led to this singular arrangement.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

on one occasion

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

above and across; more than

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

a course of conduct

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

yielding a fair profit

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

pay back for some expense incurred

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

unusual or striking

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

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 Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

express in words

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The reader of the opening chapter will, doubtless, be disposed to inquire, “What is a redemptioner?

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading By what fortunate chance has this singular being been flung into the path, and at once domesticated in the family of Bradford Whitman, and admitted without scruple to the inner sanctuary of a mother’s heart.”

a late time of life

From this reading They contracted with the masters of vessels to bring over able-bodied men accustomed to farm-work, the farmers paying their passage, which included the captain’s fees, the laborers contracting to serve for a certain term of years to reimburse the farmer for his outlay; the farmers agreeing to furnish the laborers with wholesome and sufficient food and comfortable clothing.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Not by any chance as we believe, and will, therefore, endeavor to satisfy these demands by introducing to our young readers Mr. Robert Wilson, a _soul-driver_, as the occupation in which he was engaged was then termed (and one of the best of them) and permit him to tell his own story.