Chapter 1 of Crankisms is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Crankisms is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self. The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles. Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name. Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do. Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.
Chapter 1 of Crankisms is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 3/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 11–15
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading “Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.”
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading “Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.”
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading “Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.”
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading “The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.”
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.”
used of paved surfaces having holes or pits
From this reading “The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.”
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self.”
never dying
From this reading “Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.
a large indefinite number
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
used of paved surfaces having holes or pits
From this reading The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.
not often
From this reading But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self.
express in words
From this reading The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self.
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self.
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But she rarely tries to appeal to his better self.
never dying
From this reading Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Charity covers a multitude of sins which are committed in her name.
which person or people
From this reading The man who is pockmarked has most to say against freckles.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Never compliment a woman and you will earn her undying enmity.
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