used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan Author Of The Leopard's Spots, Comrades, Etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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AppreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
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Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan Author Of The Leopard's Spots, Comrades, Etc.
the time when something begins (especially life)
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "The Clansman" is the second book of a series of historical novels planned on the Race Conflict.
showing who or what does the action
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Country Life Press, Garden City, N. Y.
Clansmannoun
a member of a clan
From this reading "The Clansman" is the second book of a series of historical novels planned on the Race Conflict.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan Author Of The Leopard's Spots, Comrades, Etc.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading "The Leopard's Spots" was the statement in historical outline of the conditions from the enfranchisement of the negro to his disfranchisement.
ConflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading "The Clansman" is the second book of a series of historical novels planned on the Race Conflict.
CopyrightedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪtɪd/
(of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright
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CorporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Country Life Press, Garden City, N. Y.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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disfranchisementnoun
the discontinuation of a franchise; especially the discontinuation of the right to vote
From this reading "The Leopard's Spots" was the statement in historical outline of the conditions from the enfranchisement of the negro to his disfranchisement.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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enfranchisementnoun
freedom from political subjugation or servitude
From this reading "The Leopard's Spots" was the statement in historical outline of the conditions from the enfranchisement of the negro to his disfranchisement.
EpochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
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Etc
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give expression to
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Country Life Press, Garden City, N. Y.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Leopard's Spots" was the statement in historical outline of the conditions from the enfranchisement of the negro to his disfranchisement.
HistoricaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan Author Of The Leopard's Spots, Comrades, Etc.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Clansman" is the second book of a series of historical novels planned on the Race Conflict.
KlannounUS /klæn/
a secret society of white Southerners in the United States; was formed in the 19th century to resist the emancipation of slaves; used terrorist tactics to suppress Black people
From this reading An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan Author Of The Leopard's Spots, Comrades, Etc.
Klux
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From this reading An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan Author Of The Leopard's Spots, Comrades, Etc.
Ku
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Leopard's
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Country Life Press, Garden City, N. Y.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading The Country Life Press, Garden City, N. Y.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
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negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading "The Leopard's Spots" was the statement in historical outline of the conditions from the enfranchisement of the negro to his disfranchisement.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading "The Clansman" is the second book of a series of historical novels planned on the Race Conflict.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The Clansman" is the second book of a series of historical novels planned on the Race Conflict.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading "The Leopard's Spots" was the statement in historical outline of the conditions from the enfranchisement of the negro to his disfranchisement.
approval to do something
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Photo-Play
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plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading "The Clansman" is the second book of a series of historical novels planned on the Race Conflict.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The Country Life Press, Garden City, N. Y.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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ProducingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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PublishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
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any competition
From this reading "The Clansman" is the second book of a series of historical novels planned on the Race Conflict.
ReproductionsnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “reproduction” — the process of generating offspring
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a relationship between two lovers
From this reading An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan Author Of The Leopard's Spots, Comrades, Etc.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "The Clansman" is the second book of a series of historical novels planned on the Race Conflict.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading "The Clansman" is the second book of a series of historical novels planned on the Race Conflict.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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SpotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan Author Of The Leopard's Spots, Comrades, Etc.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "The Leopard's Spots" was the statement in historical outline of the conditions from the enfranchisement of the negro to his disfranchisement.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the act of using
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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 "The Leopard's Spots" was the statement in historical outline of the conditions from the enfranchisement of the negro to his disfranchisement.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
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YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading The Country Life Press, Garden City, N. Y.
