exhorter
Americannoun
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Did it have any connection with Ras the Exhorter?
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
"Well, Ras the Exhorter has had a monopoly in Harlem. But now that we are larger we might give it a try. What the committee wants is results!"
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
"We'll have trouble with the Extortor—I mean the Exhorter," a big woman said.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Ahead I could hear the Exhorter barking harshly to the crowd.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
The Exhorter leaned down, pointing at me, beneath the green traffic light.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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