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Samantha Among the Colored Folks
Samantha Among the Colored Folks

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Samantha Among the Colored Folks is here in full — 14 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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New York Dodd, Mead and Company DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.
_All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.
SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.
In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.
Otherwise its contents remain the same.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Samantha Among the Colored Folks

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Samantha Among the Colored Folks is here in full — 14 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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New York Dodd, Mead and Company DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.
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_All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.
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SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.
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In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.
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Otherwise its contents remain the same.
/ˈʌðərwaɪz ɪts ˈkɑːntents rɪˈmeɪn ðə seɪm/

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

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advancement noun US /ədˈvænsmənt/

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading “_All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.”

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advisable adjective US /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading “In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.”

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exclusively adverb US /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

without any others being included or involved

From this reading “SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.”

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inscribed adjective US /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading “_All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.”

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irrespective adverb US /ˌɪrəˈspektɪv/

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading “_All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.”

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Mead noun US /miːd/

United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading “New York Dodd, Mead and Company DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.”

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publisher's noun US /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

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subscription noun US /səbˈskrɪpʃən/

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading “SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.”

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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.

deemed advisable verb + adjective counted as “deem advisable”

In this reading “In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.”

165 times in 426,211 chapters
new edition adjective + noun

a publication (such as a book) that has been modified or updated and offered again for sale

In this reading “In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.”

1,651 times in 426,211 chapters
in keeping preposition + noun

In this reading “In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.”

7,414 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 73

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From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

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

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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COLOREDadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

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contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Otherwise its contents remain the same.

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deemedverbUS /diːmd/

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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Dodd

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From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

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editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

without any others being included or involved

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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FOLKSnounUS /foʊks/

your parents

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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HOLLEY

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From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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irrespectiveadverbUS /ˌɪrəˈspektɪv/

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/

conformity or harmony

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

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

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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MARIETTA

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From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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MeadnounUS /miːd/

United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

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NOTEnounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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OtherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise its contents remain the same.

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popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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PROBLEMnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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PUBLISHER'SnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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RACEnounUS /reɪs/

any competition

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Otherwise its contents remain the same.

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reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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rightsnounUS /raɪts/

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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salenounUS /seɪl/

a particular instance of selling

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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SAMANTHA

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From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Otherwise its contents remain the same.

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sexnounUS /seks/

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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ViewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading SAMANTHA ON THE RACE PROBLEM was the title adopted for the editions of this book that were issued exclusively for the subscription market.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In preparing the new edition for popular sale it has been deemed advisable to change its title to SAMANTHA AMONG THE COLORED FOLKS as one more in keeping with its character.

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workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading _All rights reserved._ _To all who work for the advancement of true liberty, irrespective of color or sex, this book is inscribed._ _MARIETTA HOLLEY_ _Bonnie View May, 1894_ PUBLISHER’S NOTE.

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YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

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Chapter 1 of Samantha Among the Colored Folks by Marietta Holley holds 14 sentences, grouped into 3 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 1 holds 14 sentences of Samantha Among the Colored Folks, unabridged, divided into 3 reading sections.

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Company
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Rights
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