Chapter 4 of Current superstitions is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Current superstitions is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS. BEAUTY. 101. If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once. _Massachusetts._ DIMPLE.
Chapter 4 of Current superstitions is here in full — 157 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading “PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS.”
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading “If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.”
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading “_Massachusetts._ DIMPLE.”
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading “If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.”
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading “If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.”
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
From this reading “If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.”
-ing form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading “If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.”
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From this reading 101.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading BEAUTY.
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading _Massachusetts._ DIMPLE.
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Massachusetts._ DIMPLE.
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
on one occasion
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
a human being
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
precisely as stated
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
-ing form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If a person is very handsome, it is a sign that he will have one of the infectious diseases of childhood (measles, whooping cough, etc.) more than once.
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