Chapter 8 of Following the Equator — Part 3 is here in full — 162 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Following the Equator — Part 3 is here in full — 162 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Man is the Only Animal that Blushes. Or needs to. --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar. The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it. --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
Chapter 8 of Following the Equator — Part 3 is here in full — 162 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “Man is the Only Animal that Blushes.”
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading “Man is the Only Animal that Blushes.”
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading “The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.”
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading “--Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.”
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading “Or needs to.”
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading “The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.”
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading “The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.”
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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a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Man is the Only Animal that Blushes.
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading Man is the Only Animal that Blushes.
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Man is the Only Animal that Blushes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man is the Only Animal that Blushes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Or needs to.
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.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.
and nothing more
From this reading Man is the Only Animal that Blushes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or needs to.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Man is the Only Animal that Blushes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Man is the Only Animal that Blushes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Or needs to.
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession, what there is of it.
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 8 of Following the Equator — Part 3 by Mark Twain holds 162 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 8 holds 162 sentences of Following the Equator — Part 3, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.
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