Chapter 1 of A Pickle for the Knowing Ones is here in full — 584 sentences across 117 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of A Pickle for the Knowing Ones is here in full — 584 sentences across 117 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BY A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF "OULD NEWBERRY." NEWBURYPORT: BLANCHARD & SARGENT. 1848. PREFACE. Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
Chapter 1 of A Pickle for the Knowing Ones is here in full — 584 sentences across 117 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading “Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.”
vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading “Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.”
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading “PREFACE.”
the act or process of producing something
From this reading “Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.”
United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
From this reading “NEWBURYPORT: BLANCHARD & SARGENT.”
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading “Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.”
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading “Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.”
in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
From this reading “Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.”
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 “Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.”
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From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
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From this reading 1848.
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From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF "OULD NEWBERRY."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
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From this reading NEWBURYPORT: BLANCHARD & SARGENT.
brought into existence
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF "OULD NEWBERRY."
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading BY A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF "OULD NEWBERRY."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading BY A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF "OULD NEWBERRY."
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
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From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
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From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
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From this reading BY A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF "OULD NEWBERRY."
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From this reading NEWBURYPORT: BLANCHARD & SARGENT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF "OULD NEWBERRY."
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
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From this reading BY A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF "OULD NEWBERRY."
vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
From this reading NEWBURYPORT: BLANCHARD & SARGENT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "_A Pickle for the Knowing Ones_," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747.
Chapter 1 of A Pickle for the Knowing Ones by Timothy Dexter holds 584 sentences, grouped into 117 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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