Excerpt from "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave"

This list focuses on Frederick Douglass liberating himself, becoming a subscriber to "Liberator," and working to liberate others.

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  1. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
    But I remained firm, and, according to my resolution, on the third day of September, 1838, I left my chains, and succeeded in reaching New York without the slightest interruption of any kind.
  2. conveyance
    something that serves as a means of transportation
    How I did so--what means I adopted--what direction I travelled, and by what mode of conveyance--I must leave unexplained, for the reasons before mentioned.
  3. liable
    likely to be or do something
    I was yet liable to be taken and subjected to all the tortures of slavery.
  4. fugitive
    someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
    I was afraid to speak to any one for fear of speaking to the wrong one, and thereby falling into the hands of money-loving kidnappers, whose business it was to lie in wait for the panting fugitive, as the ferocious beasts of the forest lie in wait for their prey.
  5. toil
    productive work, especially physical work done for wages
    I say let him be placed in this most trying situation--the situation in which I was placed--then, and not till then, will he fully appreciate the hardships of, and know how to sympathize with, the toil-worn and whip-scarred fugitive slave.
  6. inquire
    ask about
    In about four months after I went to New Bedford, there came a young man to me, and inquired if I did not wish to take the "Liberator."
  7. idle
    lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
    The paper came, and I read it from week to week with such feelings as it would be quite idle for me to attempt to describe.
  8. scathing
    marked by harshly abusive criticism
    Its sympathy for my brethren in bonds--its scathing denunciations of slaveholders--its faithful exposures of slavery--and its powerful attacks upon the upholders of the institution--sent a thrill of joy through my soul, such as I had never felt before!
  9. reform
    a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices
    I had not long been a reader of the "Liberator," before I got a pretty correct idea of the principles, measures and spirit of the anti-slavery reform.
  10. engage
    carry on, as a war, battle, or campaign
    From that time until now, I have been engaged in pleading the cause of my brethren--with what success, and with what devotion, I leave those acquainted with my labors to decide.
Created on 十二月 14, 2014 (updated 十二月 14, 2014)

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