used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The negroes gazed at him with a certain curiosity and interest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
any thing at all
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The negroes gazed at him with a certain curiosity and interest.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The negroes gazed at him with a certain curiosity and interest.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The negroes gazed at him with a certain curiosity and interest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
ill-treatmentnoun
cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The negroes gazed at him with a certain curiosity and interest.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
not any; not one
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
overseersnounUS /ˌoʊvərˈsiːərz/
plural of “overseer” — a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
pulpingverbUS /ˈpʌlpɪŋ/
-ing form of “pulp” — remove the pulp from, as from a fruit
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
on the contrary
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
Reinecke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
male cat
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
wandsnounUS /wɑːndz/
plural of “wand” — a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
in or at the place that
From this reading Reinecke left him in perfect freedom to go where he pleased, and see anything and everything.
whipsnounUS /wɪps/
plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
From this reading Tom’s misgiving was dissipated; he concluded that the overseers’ whips were wands of office rather than instruments of correction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The negroes gazed at him with a certain curiosity and interest.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading During the next two or three days Tom went about the plantation, watching the negroes at their work of picking and pulping the fruit.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The natives worked industriously: there was no lack of talk and laughter among them, no indication of discontent or ill-treatment.
