Chapter 1 of Caper-Sauce is here in full — 361 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Caper-Sauce is here in full — 361 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS. AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC. LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO. M.DCCC.LXXII. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Chapter 1 of Caper-Sauce is here in full — 361 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.”
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.”
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.”
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading “AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.”
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS.”
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
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.
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In this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”
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From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO.
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M.DCCC.LXXII.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOLLY AS IT FLIES," "GINGER-SNAPS," "FERN LEAVES," ETC.
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO.
being two more than seventy
From this reading M.DCCC.LXXII.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M.DCCC.LXXII.
the force of workers available
From this reading A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO.
a male human offspring
From this reading LONDON: S. LOW, SON & CO.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A VOLUME OF CHIT-CHAT ABOUT MEN, WOMEN, AND THINGS.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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