Chapter 6 of Following the Equator — Part 3 is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of Following the Equator — Part 3 is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Classic." A book which people praise and don't read. --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar. On the rail again--bound for Bendigo. From diary: October 23.
Chapter 6 of Following the Equator — Part 3 is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
confined by bonds
From this reading “On the rail again--bound for Bendigo.”
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading “--Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.”
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading “"Classic."”
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading “From diary: October 23.”
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading “From diary: October 23.”
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “A book which people praise and don't read.”
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading “On the rail again--bound for Bendigo.”
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading “--Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.”
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From this reading From diary: October 23.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A book which people praise and don't read.
anew
From this reading On the rail again--bound for Bendigo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A book which people praise and don't read.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the rail again--bound for Bendigo.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A book which people praise and don't read.
confined by bonds
From this reading On the rail again--bound for Bendigo.
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading "Classic."
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading From diary: October 23.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A book which people praise and don't read.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the rail again--bound for Bendigo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From diary: October 23.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading From diary: October 23.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the rail again--bound for Bendigo.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A book which people praise and don't read.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading A book which people praise and don't read.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading On the rail again--bound for Bendigo.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A book which people praise and don't read.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the rail again--bound for Bendigo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A book which people praise and don't read.
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
Chapter 6 of Following the Equator — Part 3 by Mark Twain holds 165 sentences, grouped into 33 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.
Chapter 6 holds 165 sentences of Following the Equator — Part 3, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.
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