Chapter VIII · The Masqueraders

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

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

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From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

plural of “carpetbagger” — an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

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

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

a large formal assembly

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading With each night his fervour and eloquence had increased.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading With each night his fervour and eloquence had increased.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

plural of “escapade” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

From this reading With each night his fervour and eloquence had increased.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

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

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

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

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

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From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

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 IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

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From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading With each night his fervour and eloquence had increased.

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

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

above and across; more than

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

a religious ceremony in which something is made holy

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

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From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

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

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

not in physical motion

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

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

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

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

From this reading Some of these escapades he could have enjoyed himself--particularly a call they made on the Apostle of Sanctification.

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

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Isaac had greatly increased his prestige and following since the sensational speech he made in the County Convention and his public association with Larkin.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Following up his victory over the seven devils in Aunt Julie Ann, he had begun a series of revival meetings in the Northern Methodist church, calling its members to come up still higher.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IMMEDIATELY following the interview with Steve the character of the raids of the new Klan changed to harmless pranks and practical jokes on impudent Negroes, scalawags and carpetbaggers, and John Graham observed it with a sigh of relief.