Chapter I · Chapter 1

plural of “abolitionist” — a reformer who favors abolishing slavery

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

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

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

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

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

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

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

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

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The institution is here, and we must make the best we can of it.

a youthful male person

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The institution is here, and we must make the best we can of it.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

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

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

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

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading The institution is here, and we must make the best we can of it.

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

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

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

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

engage in

From this reading The institution is here, and we must make the best we can of it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

apart from others

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

plural of “slander” — words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

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

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

hurting

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

express in speech

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

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

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

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

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

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

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

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

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

the act of using

From this reading But against the selling of families separately and the use of the lash I set my face strongly.

precisely as stated

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The institution is here, and we must make the best we can of it.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

which person or people

From this reading Owing to the attempts of Northern Abolitionists, who have come down here stirring up the slaves to discontent, it is not advisable, indeed it is absolutely dangerous, to speak against slavery in the Southern States.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading People here are very sore at the foul slanders that have been published by Northern writers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "At the same time, my boy, whatever your sentiments may be on this subject, you must keep your mouth closed as to them.