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The Humbugs of the World

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of The Humbugs of the World is here in full — 66 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.
Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."
She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.
The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.
In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.
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The Humbugs of the World

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of The Humbugs of the World is here in full — 66 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.
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Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."
/kənˈsɪdərəbəl ɪkˈsaɪtmənt hæz bɪn kriˈeɪtəd ɪn ˈveriəs pɑːrts ʌv ðə west baɪ ə jʌŋ ˈwʊmən huːz neɪm niːd nɑːt hiːr biː ˈɡɪvən huː priˈtendz tuː biː ə ˈmiːdiəm fɔːr ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
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She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.
/ʃiː ɪz ˈræðər tɔːl ənd kwaɪt ˈmʌskjələr hɜːr ˈdʒenərəl ˈmænər ənd ɪkˈspreʃən ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ ˈɪnəsəns ənd sɪmˈplɪsəti/
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The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.
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In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.
/ɪn priˈperɪŋ fɔːr hɜːr ˌeksəˈbɪʃən ʃiː hæz ə ˈteɪbəl pleɪst ˈsaɪdweɪz əˈɡenst ðə wɔːl ʌv ðə ruːm ənd ˈkʌvərd wɪð ə θɪk ˈblæŋkət ðæt ˈriːtʃəz tuː ðə flɔːr/

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demonstrations noun US /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading “DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.”

Hebrew noun US /ˈhiːbruː/

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading “The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.”

manifestations noun US /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/

plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance

From this reading “Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."”

operator noun US /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading “DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.”

pretends noun US /priˈtendz/

plural of “pretend” — the enactment of a pretense

From this reading “Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."”

purport verb US /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading “The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.”

Samson noun US /ˈsæmsən/

(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah

From this reading “The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.”

sideways adverb US /ˈsaɪdweɪz/

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading “In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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

various parts adjective + noun

In this reading “Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."”

against the wall preposition + article + noun counted as “against … wall”

In this reading “In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.”

Considerable excitement adjective + noun

In this reading “Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."”

young woman adjective + noun

a young female

In this reading “Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."”

preparing for verb + particle counted as “prepare for”

prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant

In this reading “In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.”

UNDER A TABLE preposition + article + noun counted as “under … table”

In this reading “DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.”

DARK CIRCLES noun + noun counted as “dark circle”

In this reading “DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.”

produced by verb + particle counted as “produce by”

In this reading “The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.”

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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 DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

ANOTHERdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

anti-philistine

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

From this reading The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.

CIRCLESnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

ConsiderableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

DARKnounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

DEMONSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.

exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/

the act of exhibiting

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

EXPOSEverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

FEETnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

floornounUS /flɔːr/

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

HANDYadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/

easy to reach

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/

plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

MEDIUMnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

OPERATORnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

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 for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

pretendsnounUS /priˈtendz/

plural of “pretend” — the enactment of a pretense

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.

purportverbUS /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

SAMPSON

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

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/

(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah

From this reading The "manifestations" exhibited by her purport to be produced by Samson, the Hebrew champion and anti-philistine.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

sidewaysadverbUS /ˈsaɪdweɪz/

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

TABLEnounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading She is rather tall and quite muscular, her general manner and expression indicating innocence and simplicity.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

wallnounUS /wɔːl/

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In preparing for her exhibition, she has a table placed sideways against the wall of the room, and covered with a thick blanket that reaches to the floor.

WestnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading DEMONSTRATIONS BY "SAMPSON" UNDER A TABLE.--A MEDIUM WHO IS HANDY WITH HER FEET.--EXPOSE OF ANOTHER OPERATOR IN DARK CIRCLES.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Considerable excitement has been created in various parts of the West by a young woman, whose name need not here be given, who pretends to be a "medium for physical manifestations."

Chapter 11 of The Humbugs of the World by P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum holds 66 sentences, grouped into 14 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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About 386 minutes of reading across 927 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Humbugs of the World section by section

How to work through The Humbugs of the World section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 40 chapters of The Humbugs of the World to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Humbugs of the World

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Humbugs of the World, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Humbugs
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Humbugs of the World; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
World
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Humbugs of the World; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Account
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Humbugs of the World; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Delusions
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Humbugs of the World; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.