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Light Ahead for the Negro
Light Ahead for the Negro

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Light Ahead for the Negro is here in full — 8 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.
His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.
He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.
There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.
This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.
The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.
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Light Ahead for the Negro

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Light Ahead for the Negro is here in full — 8 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 8 reading units · Lines 1–8

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He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.
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His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.
/hɪz aɪˈdiːə ɪz ðæt ðə ˈɡoʊldən ruːl ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪz ðə ˈoʊnli səˈluːʃən/
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He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.
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There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.
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This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.
/ðɪs ˈfækʃən ɪz ˈredi tuː ɡɪv ɪts ˈsɪmpəθi ənd help ənd ɪt ɪz ðə ˈefərts ʌv ðɪs klæs ðæt ðə ˈɔːθər dɪˈzaɪərz tuː enˈdɔːrs ənd enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
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The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.
/ðə ˈstɔːri wiːvd ˈɪntuː ðə wɜːrk ɪz səˈbɔːrdəneɪt tuː ðə dɪˈskʌʃən ʌv fækts ənd nɑːt ˈperəmaʊnt ɪt ɪz ˌɪnˈtendɪd tuː biː maɪld ðʌs ˈpʌtɪŋ ɪt ɪn ˈkiːpɪŋ wɪð ðə ˈkerɪktər ʌv ðə ˈheroʊən huːz diːdz ɪt pɔːrˈtreɪz ənd ʃʊd ðə deɪ ˈevər kʌm wen əˈmerəkə kæn ərˈaɪz tuː ðə haɪt ʌv əˈdɑːptɪŋ ənd ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ hɜːr ˈsentəmənts ɪt wɪl ðen ˌɪnˈdiːd biː ðə swiːt lænd ʌv ˈlɪb.ər.ti fɔːr ðə blæk æz wel æz ðə waɪt mæn/
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E. A. JOHNSON.
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Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

endorse verb US /enˈdɔːrs/

be behind; approve of

From this reading “This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.”

factions noun US /ˈfækʃənz/

plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading “There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.”

freeman's noun US /ˈfriːmənz/

possessive form of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave

furnishes verb US /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪz/

third-person singular of “furnish” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading “His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.”

harsher adjective US /ˈhɑːrʃər/

comparative of “harsh” — unpleasantly stern

From this reading “He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.”

portrays verb US /pɔːrˈtreɪz/

third-person singular of “portray” — portray in words

From this reading “The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.”

supplant verb US /səˈplænt/

take the place or move into the position of

From this reading “He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.”

weaved verb US /wiːvd/

past form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading “The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Golden Rule adjective + noun

any important rule

In this reading “His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.”

grow stronger verb + adjective counted as “grow strong”

In this reading “He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.”

political power adjective + noun

In this reading “There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.”

at the bottom preposition + article + noun counted as “at … bottom”

In this reading “He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.”

two factions noun + noun counted as “two faction”

In this reading “There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.”

white man noun + noun

a man who is White

In this reading “The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.”

in peace preposition + noun

In this reading “He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.”

in keeping preposition + noun

In this reading “The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/

-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

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 The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/

third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

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

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/

the lower side of anything

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/

the trait of extreme cruelty

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

classnounUS /klæs/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

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

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

deedsnounUS /diːdz/

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading E. A. JOHNSON.

effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/

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

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

endorseverbUS /enˈdɔːrs/

be behind; approve of

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/

plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

factsnounUS /fækts/

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

freeman'snounUS /ˈfriːmənz/

possessive form of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

furnishesverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪz/

third-person singular of “furnish” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

GoldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

growverbUS /ɡroʊ/

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

harsheradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrʃər/

comparative of “harsh” — unpleasantly stern

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

heightnounUS /haɪt/

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

helpfulnessnoun

the property of providing useful assistance

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.

how

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

https

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading See https://

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

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

From this reading His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

JOHNSONnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading E. A. JOHNSON.

keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/

conformity or harmony

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/

being provided with adequate nourishment

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/

having superior power and influence

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

peacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

portraysverbUS /pɔːrˈtreɪz/

third-person singular of “portray” — portray in words

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading This faction is ready to give its sympathy and help, and it is the efforts of this class that the author desires to endorse and encourage.

RulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See https://

seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

the act of searching for something

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/

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

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

serfdomnoun

the state of a serf

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.

solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/

explained or answered

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

southnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/

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

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/

lower in rank or importance

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

supplantverbUS /səˈplænt/

take the place or move into the position of

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

SweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His idea is that the Golden Rule furnishes the only solution.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

to-day

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

hard to endure

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

veinnounUS /veɪn/

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading He believes that at the bottom of southern society there is a vein of sympathy and helpfulness for the Negro and that this feeling should be cultivated and nourished that it may grow stronger and finally supplant harsher sentiments.

weavedverbUS /wiːvd/

past form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading The story weaved into the work is subordinate to the discussion of facts, and not paramount; it is intended to be mild, thus putting it in keeping with the character of the heroine whose deeds it portrays; and should the day ever come when America can arise to the height of adopting and following her sentiments, it will then indeed be the “Sweet land of liberty,” for the black as well as the white man.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He is trying to show how the Negro problem can be solved in peace and good will rather than by brutality.

willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading There are two factions striving for the mastery of the south to-day, one seeking political power on the idea that Negro manhood is to be crushed and serfdom established, and the other willing that the Negro should have a freeman’s chance and work out his destiny as best he can with the powers God has given him.

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