Chapter 11 of All-Wool Morrison Time -- Today, Place is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of All-Wool Morrison Time -- Today, Place is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped. "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days. I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend! This one isn't good enough! Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
Chapter 11 of All-Wool Morrison Time -- Today, Place is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “"Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.”
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading “"Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.”
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!”
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading “"He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.”
plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading “Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."”
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading “Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."”
past form of “yelp” — bark in a high-pitched tone
From this reading “"Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.”
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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 "Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This one isn't good enough!
at any time
From this reading "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This one isn't good enough!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading "Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This one isn't good enough!
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This one isn't good enough!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stewart Morrison is in that State House like tissue-paper napkins are in Tophet."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has been a two-legged Hurrah-for-Morrison ever since his high-school days.
at the time that
From this reading I like a good lie when it's told to help a friend!
past form of “yelp” — bark in a high-pitched tone
From this reading "Lanigan is a liar!" the city editor yelped.
Chapter 11 of All-Wool Morrison Time -- Today, Place by Holman Day holds 431 sentences, grouped into 87 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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