Chapter 5 of A line o' gowf or two is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of A line o' gowf or two is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad. There ain’t no sich thing. * * * * * It is never too late to learn. From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction. ADDRESSING THE BALL.
Chapter 5 of A line o' gowf or two is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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-ing form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading “From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.”
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading ““Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad.”
plural of “golfer” — someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading “From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.”
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading “From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.”
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading ““Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad.”
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.”
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading “From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.”
change to the contrary
From this reading “From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.”
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.
In this reading ““Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad.”
In this reading “* * * * * It is never too late to learn.”
In this reading “From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading “Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad.
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading ADDRESSING THE BALL.
-ing form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There ain’t no sich thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading ADDRESSING THE BALL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading “Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad.
plural of “golfer” — someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * It is never too late to learn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * It is never too late to learn.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading * * * * * It is never too late to learn.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading * * * * * It is never too late to learn.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading “Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad.
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading * * * * * It is never too late to learn.
not any; not one
From this reading There ain’t no sich thing.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading “Play golf on perfect links”—Railroad ad.
new
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
change to the contrary
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There ain’t no sich thing.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There ain’t no sich thing.
a special situation
From this reading There ain’t no sich thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * It is never too late to learn.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading * * * * * It is never too late to learn.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From their more recent disquisitions we observe that professional golfers are learning something about the game, and are advocating methods precisely the reverse of their former instruction.
Chapter 5 of A line o' gowf or two by Bert Leston Taylor holds 429 sentences, grouped into 86 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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