used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
deem to be
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
provide as food
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
laborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
not any; not one
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
overworkedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt/
past form of “overwork” — use too much
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
planternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
and nothing more
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It is as much the interest of a planter to keep his slaves in good health and spirits as it is for a farmer to feed and attend to his horses properly.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Slaves are valuable property, and if they are overworked or badly cared for they decrease in value.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
at the time that
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of the two, I consider that the slave with a fairly kind master is to the full as happy as the ordinary English laborer.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Whereas if the laborer falls sick or is unable to do his work the farmer has simply to hire another hand.
workhousenoun
a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
From this reading He certainly does not work so hard, if he is ill he is carefully attended to, he is well fed, he has no cares or anxieties whatever, and when old and past work he has no fear of the workhouse staring him in the face.
