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Diary in America, Series Two

Chapter X · Chapter 10

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_Estimate_ 1.
+====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.
Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+
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+=========================+=======+ Y YDollarsY +-------------------------+-------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YLog-house and furniture Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ YBarn Y 60Y +-------------------------+-------+ YClearing Y 160Y +-------------------------+-------+ YOxen Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YCow Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YSeed Y 50Y +-------------------------+-------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ Y150 pounds Y 690Y +=========================+=======+
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Diary in America, Series Two

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Diary in America, Series Two is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Estimate_ 1.
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+====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.
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Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+
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_Estimate_ 2.
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+=========================+=======+ Y YDollarsY +-------------------------+-------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YLog-house and furniture Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ YBarn Y 60Y +-------------------------+-------+ YClearing Y 160Y +-------------------------+-------+ YOxen Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YCow Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YSeed Y 50Y +-------------------------+-------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ Y150 pounds Y 690Y +=========================+=======+

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

acres noun US /ˈeɪkərz/

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading “+====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.”

clearing noun US /ˈklɪrɪŋ/

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading “+====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.”

Estimate noun US /ˈestəmət/

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

etcetera noun US /ˈetˈsetərə/

additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same

From this reading “+====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.”

harrow verb US /ˈhæroʊ/

draw a harrow over

From this reading “+====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.”

poultry noun US /ˈpoʊltri/

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading “+====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.”

sheds noun US /ʃedz/

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading “+====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.”

wagon noun US /ˈwæɡən/

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading “Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+”

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1

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From this reading _Estimate_ 1.

1,430

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

100

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

150

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From this reading +=========================+=======+ Y YDollarsY +-------------------------+-------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YLog-house and furniture Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ YBarn Y 60Y +-------------------------+-------+ YClearing Y 160Y +-------------------------+-------+ YOxen Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YCow Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YSeed Y 50Y +-------------------------+-------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ Y150 pounds Y 690Y +=========================+=======+

160

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

1930

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

2

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From this reading _Estimate_ 2.

20

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

200

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

300

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

400

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

50

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

60

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading +=========================+=======+ Y YDollarsY +-------------------------+-------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YLog-house and furniture Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ YBarn Y 60Y +-------------------------+-------+ YClearing Y 160Y +-------------------------+-------+ YOxen Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YCow Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YSeed Y 50Y +-------------------------+-------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ Y150 pounds Y 690Y +=========================+=======+

690

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From this reading +=========================+=======+ Y YDollarsY +-------------------------+-------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YLog-house and furniture Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ YBarn Y 60Y +-------------------------+-------+ YClearing Y 160Y +-------------------------+-------+ YOxen Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YCow Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YSeed Y 50Y +-------------------------+-------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ Y150 pounds Y 690Y +=========================+=======+

80

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

EstimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading _Estimate_ 1.

etceteranounUS /ˈetˈsetərə/

additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading +=========================+=======+ Y YDollarsY +-------------------------+-------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YLog-house and furniture Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ YBarn Y 60Y +-------------------------+-------+ YClearing Y 160Y +-------------------------+-------+ YOxen Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YCow Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YSeed Y 50Y +-------------------------+-------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ Y150 pounds Y 690Y +=========================+=======+

GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

harrowverbUS /ˈhæroʊ/

draw a harrow over

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

poundsnounUS /paʊndz/

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

shedsnounUS /ʃedz/

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

wifeY

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

YnounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

Yable

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

YAbout

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

YBarn

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From this reading +=========================+=======+ Y YDollarsY +-------------------------+-------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YLog-house and furniture Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ YBarn Y 60Y +-------------------------+-------+ YClearing Y 160Y +-------------------------+-------+ YOxen Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YCow Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YSeed Y 50Y +-------------------------+-------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ Y150 pounds Y 690Y +=========================+=======+

YBarns

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

YClearing

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From this reading +=========================+=======+ Y YDollarsY +-------------------------+-------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YLog-house and furniture Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ YBarn Y 60Y +-------------------------+-------+ YClearing Y 160Y +-------------------------+-------+ YOxen Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YCow Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YSeed Y 50Y +-------------------------+-------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ Y150 pounds Y 690Y +=========================+=======+

YCow

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

YDollars

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

YDollarsY

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From this reading +=========================+=======+ Y YDollarsY +-------------------------+-------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YLog-house and furniture Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ YBarn Y 60Y +-------------------------+-------+ YClearing Y 160Y +-------------------------+-------+ YOxen Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YCow Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YSeed Y 50Y +-------------------------+-------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ Y150 pounds Y 690Y +=========================+=======+

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

YExpenses

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

YFurniture

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

YHorse

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

YInstalment

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

YLog-house

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From this reading +=========================+=======+ Y YDollarsY +-------------------------+-------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YLog-house and furniture Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ YBarn Y 60Y +-------------------------+-------+ YClearing Y 160Y +-------------------------+-------+ YOxen Y 80Y +-------------------------+-------+ YCow Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.Y 20Y +-------------------------+-------+ YSeed Y 50Y +-------------------------+-------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +-------------------------+-------+ Y150 pounds Y 690Y +=========================+=======+

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

YOxen

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

YPigs

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

YPlough

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

YSeed

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

YShingle-house

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

YTen

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From this reading +====================================+========+ Y YDollars.Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YInstalment to Government Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YShingle-house Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YFurniture Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YBarns and sheds Y 400Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTen acres clearing Y 160Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YOxen Y 80Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YCow Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPigs and poultry Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YPlough, harrow, etcetera.

YTo

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From this reading Y 20Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YSeed Y 50Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YHorse and wagon Y 100Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YAbout 300 pounds Y 1,430Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YTo this (if you have no family Y Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Yable to work) for a man and his wifeY 300Y +------------------------------------+--------+ YExpenses of living the first year Y 200Y +------------------------------------+--------+ Y400 pounds Y 1930Y +====================================+========+

Chapter 10 of Diary in America, Series Two by Frederick Marryat holds 428 sentences, grouped into 86 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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