Chapter 6 of Adopting an Abandoned Farm is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VI
Chapter 6 of Adopting an Abandoned Farm is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GHOSTS. “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?” “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses! Ay, man, lots on ’em! Bushels on ’em!
Chapter 6 of Adopting an Abandoned Farm is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “bushel” — a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
From this reading “Bushels on ’em!”
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading ““But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?””
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading “GHOSTS.”
a large number or amount
From this reading “Ay, man, lots on ’em!”
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading ““But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?””
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading ““But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?””
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading ““Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!”
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading ““Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ay, man, lots on ’em!
plural of “bushel” — a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
From this reading Bushels on ’em!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
a quad with a square body
From this reading Ay, man, lots on ’em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading GHOSTS.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
a large number or amount
From this reading Ay, man, lots on ’em!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ay, man, lots on ’em!
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “But stop,” says the courteous and prudent reader, “are there any such things as ghosts?”
which person or people
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading “Any ghostesses!” cries Superstition, who settled long since in the country, near a church yard on a “rising ground,” “any ghostesses!
Chapter 6 of Adopting an Abandoned Farm by Kate Sanborn holds 145 sentences, grouped into 29 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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