Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

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From this reading Finally, after 1777, mulattoes were forbidden to come to France.

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

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

later than; following

From this reading Finally, after 1777, mulattoes were forbidden to come to France.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

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

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

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

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading Sugar, coffee, chocolate, indigo, dyes, and spices were raised.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

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

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Sugar, coffee, chocolate, indigo, dyes, and spices were raised.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Finally, after 1777, mulattoes were forbidden to come to France.

-ing form of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

plural of “dye” — a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair

From this reading Sugar, coffee, chocolate, indigo, dyes, and spices were raised.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

plural of “edict” — a formal or authoritative proclamation

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally, after 1777, mulattoes were forbidden to come to France.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading Finally, after 1777, mulattoes were forbidden to come to France.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

an island in the West Indies

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there)

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

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

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically

From this reading Sugar, coffee, chocolate, indigo, dyes, and spices were raised.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

communication between individuals

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

and nothing more

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

joined in matrimony

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

the force of workers available

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

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From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

above and across; more than

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Sugar, coffee, chocolate, indigo, dyes, and spices were raised.

precisely, exactly

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading Sugar, coffee, chocolate, indigo, dyes, and spices were raised.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading Sugar, coffee, chocolate, indigo, dyes, and spices were raised.

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

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

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

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

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

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

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

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

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

From this reading Later, in Hayti, a more liberal policy encouraged trade; war was over and capital and slaves poured in.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Sugar, coffee, chocolate, indigo, dyes, and spices were raised.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

at the time that

From this reading When white immigration increased in 1749, however, prejudice arose against these mulattoes and severe laws were passed depriving them of civil rights, entrance into the professions, and the right to hold office; severe edicts were enforced as to clothing, names, and social intercourse.

a Caucasian

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

which person or people

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There were large numbers of mulattoes, many of whom were educated in France, and many masters married Negro women who had inherited large properties, just as in the United States to-day white men are marrying eagerly the landed Indian women in the West.