Chapter 6 of Following the Equator — Part 5 is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 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 5 is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie." Right.... Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it. --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar. FROM DIARY: January 28.
Chapter 6 of Following the Equator — Part 5 is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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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 daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading “FROM DIARY: January 28.”
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading “FROM DIARY: January 28.”
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."”
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.”
the state of being asleep
From this reading “The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."”
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading “Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do 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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From this reading FROM DIARY: January 28.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do 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.
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading FROM DIARY: January 28.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM DIARY: January 28.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading FROM DIARY: January 28.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
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.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Right....
cut with a saw
From this reading The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."
the state of being asleep
From this reading The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old saw says, "Let a sleeping dog lie."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do it.
at the time that
From this reading Still, when there is much at stake it is better to get a newspaper to do 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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