Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

the combination of two or more commercial companies

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

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 American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

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

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

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

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

capable of being attributed

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

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

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

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 This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

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

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

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

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

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

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

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From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

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 American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

not any; not one

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

above and across; more than

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

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

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

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

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

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

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

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

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

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

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

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

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

having no limits in range or scope

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

precisely as stated

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

morally excellent

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

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

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

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

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

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

From this reading This change in colour, is attributable, solely to the unlimited power which the slave owner exercises over his victim.

a Caucasian

From this reading On a plantation employing fifty slaves, it is not uncommon to see one third of them mulattoes, and some of these nearly white.

which person or people

From this reading This accounts for the fact, that most persons who go from Europe, or from the Free States, into Carolina or Virginia, are struck with the different shades of colour amongst the slaves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

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

From this reading There being no lawful marriage amongst slaves, and no encouragement to slave women to be virtuous and chaste, there seems to be no limits to the system of amalgamation carried on between master and slave.

having a fluffy character or appearance

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.

but in spite of that

From this reading _A Narrative of American Slavery._ Although the first slaves, introduced into the American Colonies from the coast of Africa, were negroes of a very dark complexion with woolly hair, and it was thought that slavery would be confined to the blacks, yet the present slave population of America is far from being black.