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The Night Riders

Chapter I

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A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.
Also Humorous Man-o'-War Yarns.
=40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."
A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.
DRAMATIC RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE AUTHOR.
_Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT
RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are
real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Night Riders

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Night Riders is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.
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Also Humorous Man-o'-War Yarns.
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=40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."
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A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."
/ə ˈθrɪlɪŋ ˈstɔːri ʌv lʌv heɪt ənd ædˈventʃər ˈɡræfɪkli dɪˈpɪktɪŋ ðə təˈbækoʊ əˈpraɪzɪŋ ɪn kənˈtʌki huː wɔːrmz ɪn hɪz ˈbʊzəm ðə eɡz ʌv ˈheɪtrəd ˈhætʃɪz ə nest ʌv sneɪks/
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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.
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DRAMATIC RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE AUTHOR.
/drəˈmætɪk raɪts rɪˈzɜːrvd baɪ ðə ˈɔːθər/
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_Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT
/ˈprefəs ðə ˈɔːθər hæz ˈklevərli ˌɪntərˈwoʊvən ə teɪl ʌv əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ hɑːrt ˈɪntrəst wɪð ə ˈɡræfɪkli dɪˈpɪktəd vjuː ʌv ðə ˈprezənt təˈbækoʊ ˈtrʌbəlz ɪn kənˈtʌki ənd ðə ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ taɪmz wen ðə ˈpiːpəl fɔːrmd ˈɪntuː bændz noʊn æz ðə naɪt/
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RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are
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real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood
/riːl laɪv ˈbiːɪŋz huː dɪd θɪŋz ðə ˈriːdərz ˈɪntrəst ˈnevər flæɡz ðə ˈpʌblɪʃərz ðə naɪt ˈraɪdərz baɪ ˈhenri ˈkliːvlənd wʊd/

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adjunct noun US /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

From this reading “A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.”

bookstores noun US /ˈbʊkstɔːrz/

plural of “bookstore” — a shop where books are sold

From this reading “=40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."”

depicting noun US /dɪˈpɪktɪŋ/

a representation by picture or portraiture

From this reading “A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."”

flagship noun US /ˈflæɡʃɪp/

the chief one of a related group

From this reading “=40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."”

graphically adverb US /ˈɡræfɪkli/

in a diagrammatic manner

From this reading “A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."”

readable adjective US /ˈriːdəbəl/

easily deciphered

From this reading “A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.”

Uprising noun US /əˈpraɪzɪŋ/

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading “A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."”

warms verb US /wɔːrmz/

third-person singular of “warm” — get warm or warmer

From this reading “A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."”

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.

Thrilling Story adjective + noun

In this reading “A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."”

on receipt preposition + noun

In this reading “=40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."”

on the subject preposition + article + noun counted as “on … subject”

In this reading “A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.”

BY THE AUTHOR preposition + article + noun counted as “by … author”

In this reading “DRAMATIC RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE AUTHOR.”

Act of verb + particle

In this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.”

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1907

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From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

1908

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

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

40

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

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

ActverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

adjunctnounUS /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

AdventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

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 =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Also Humorous Man-o'-War Yarns.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading DRAMATIC RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE AUTHOR.

authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/

having authority or ascendancy or influence

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

bandsnounUS /bændz/

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

booknounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

bookstoresnounUS /ˈbʊkstɔːrz/

plural of “bookstore” — a shop where books are sold

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/

in a clever manner

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/

carefully weighed

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

cruiseverbUS /kruːz/

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

depictingnounUS /dɪˈpɪktɪŋ/

a representation by picture or portraiture

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

DRAMATICadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading DRAMATIC RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE AUTHOR.

eggsnounUS /eɡz/

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

EnteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/

every person

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

fenceverbUS /fens/

enclose with a fence

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

flagsnounUS /flæɡz/

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

flagshipnounUS /ˈflæɡʃɪp/

the chief one of a related group

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

fleetnounUS /fliːt/

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/

having or given a form or shape

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

full-pageadjective

occupying an entire page in a book or paper

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

GatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

graphicallyadverbUS /ˈɡræfɪkli/

in a diagrammatic manner

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

half-tones

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

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

hatchesnounUS /ˈhætʃɪz/

plural of “hatch” — the production of young from an egg

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

HatenounUS /heɪt/

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

HumorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading Also Humorous Man-o'-War Yarns.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

interwovenadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈwoʊvən/

linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

LEEnounUS /liː/

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

lithographed

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

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

Man-o

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

From this reading Also Humorous Man-o'-War Yarns.

mapverbUS /mæp/

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

nestnounUS /nest/

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

postpaidadjective

used especially of mail; paid in advance

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

pricenounUS /praɪs/

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

PUBLISHERSnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

readableadjectiveUS /ˈriːdəbəl/

easily deciphered

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/

possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

Rear-Admiral

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

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/

the act of receiving

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

RESERVEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading DRAMATIC RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE AUTHOR.

RIDERSnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

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 DRAMATIC RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE AUTHOR.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

snakesnounUS /sneɪks/

plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

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 A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

SystemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

talenounUS /teɪl/

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 _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

taxverbUS /tæks/

levy a tax on

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

ThrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

TobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

tobacco-growing

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

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/

the present time or age

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

TollnounUS /toʊl/

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

TroublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

UprisingnounUS /əˈpraɪzɪŋ/

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

WarnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Also Humorous Man-o'-War Yarns.

warmsverbUS /wɔːrmz/

third-person singular of “warm” — get warm or warmer

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

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 A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading RIDERS, to protest against what they considered the unjust tax of the Toll Gate System. These protests were of a strenuous nature, not unlike those of the tobacco-growing section today, and as the characters in the story are

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, graphically depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky "_Who warms in his bosom the eggs of hatred hatches a nest of snakes_."

WILLIAM

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

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Preface_ _The author has cleverly interwoven a tale of absorbing heart interest with a graphically depicted view of the present Tobacco Troubles in Kentucky and the exciting times when the people formed into bands, known as THE NIGHT

WoodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading real, live beings, who did things, the reader's interest never flags._ _THE PUBLISHERS._ THE NIGHT RIDERS By Henry Cleveland Wood

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading =40 full-page half-tones, including Rear-Admiral Evans' flagship "Connecticut," and a lithographed map, in four colors, of the cruise around the world by the U. S. fleet, 1907-1908.= At all bookstores and book supply houses, or sent postpaid, on receipt of price, by "_A fence between makes love more keen_."

YarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/

plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading Also Humorous Man-o'-War Yarns.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1908, BY WILLIAM H. LEE, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A very important adjunct of Government.--You and everybody must be interested in it. is the most authoritative as well as the most readable book published on the subject.

Chapter 1 of The Night Riders by Henry Cleveland Wood holds 9 sentences, grouped into 2 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.

What does chapter 1 of The Night Riders contain?

Chapter 1 holds 9 sentences of The Night Riders, unabridged, divided into 2 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of The Night Riders by Henry Cleveland Wood exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 9 sentences, grouped into 2 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 1 of The Night Riders?

Work through the 2 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 2 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Night Riders

Common questions about reading The Night Riders by Henry Cleveland Wood on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Night Riders?

Yes. All 2408 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #36487 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Night Riders is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #36487, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Night Riders take to read?

About 200 minutes of reading across 482 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Night Riders section by section

How to work through The Night Riders section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 34 chapters of The Night Riders 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 Night Riders

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Night Riders, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Important
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Night Riders; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Adjunct
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Night Riders; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Government
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Night Riders; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Everybody
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Night Riders; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.