Chapter 2 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School. It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship. I do not do so. Apology of Mr. Muglington. I am struck by a football.
Chapter 2 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading “It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.”
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “Apology of Mr. Muglington.”
the state of being with someone
From this reading “It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.”
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading “First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School.”
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading “I am struck by a football.”
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; a signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1791)
From this reading “First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School.”
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading “It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.”
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading “It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.”
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From this reading First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am struck by a football.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am struck by a football.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Apology of Mr. Muglington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am struck by a football.
the state of being with someone
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not do so.
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School.
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading I am struck by a football.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; a signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1791)
From this reading First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Apology of Mr. Muglington.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Apology of Mr. Muglington.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Apology of Mr. Muglington.
an educational institution
From this reading First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I do not do so.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I am struck by a football.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship.
Chapter 2 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself by H. H. (Henry Howarth), Sir Bashford holds 10 sentences, grouped into 2 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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