305
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From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
312
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600,000
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From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
AberdeennounUS /ˈæbərdiːn/
a town in western Washington
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
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 A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
anti-slavery
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From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
cisatlantic
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From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
the body of faculty and students of a college
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colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
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EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
Ellen
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a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
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 His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
MEMOIRnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
proscriptionnounUS /proʊˈskrɪpʃən/
a decree that prohibits something
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
one of four equal parts
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
any competition
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
semi-slavery
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From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
and nothing more
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
SteamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His honourable reception in Europe may be equally serviceable in America, as another added to the many practical protests previously entered from this side of the Atlantic, against the absolute bondage of three millions and a quarter of the human race, and the semi-slavery involved in the social and political proscription of 600,000 free coloured people in that country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The publication of his adventures as a slave, and as a fugitive from slavery in his native land, has been most valuable in sustaining a sound anti-slavery spirit in Great Britain.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
WELLSnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
William
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From this reading Aberdeen--Passage by Steamer--Edinburgh--Visit to the College--William and Ellen Craft, 305-312 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The present memoir will, therefore, simply comprise a brief sketch of the most interesting portion of Mr. Brown's history while in America, together with a short account of his subsequent cisatlantic career.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A narrative of the life of the author of the present work has been most extensively circulated in England and America.
