Chapter 6 of Following the Equator — Part 4 is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Following the Equator — Part 4 is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze. --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar. WAUGANIUI, December 3. A pleasant trip, yesterday, per Ballarat Fly. Four hours.
Chapter 6 of Following the Equator — Part 4 is here in full — 91 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading “The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.”
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 last (12th) month of the year
From this reading “WAUGANIUI, December 3.”
for each
From this reading “A pleasant trip, yesterday, per Ballarat Fly.”
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.”
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading “The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.”
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
From this reading “The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.”
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 WAUGANIUI, December 3.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A pleasant trip, yesterday, per Ballarat Fly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading WAUGANIUI, December 3.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A pleasant trip, yesterday, per Ballarat Fly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Four hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
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 Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
for each
From this reading A pleasant trip, yesterday, per Ballarat Fly.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A pleasant trip, yesterday, per Ballarat Fly.
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Autocrat of Russia possesses more power than any other man in the earth; but he cannot stop a sneeze.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A pleasant trip, yesterday, per Ballarat Fly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAUGANIUI, December 3.
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.
the day immediately before today
From this reading A pleasant trip, yesterday, per Ballarat Fly.
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