Chapter 8 of Further Foolishness is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 8 of Further Foolishness is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Name of Roosevelt. Christian name not Theodore but William. Cabled expression of regret. WEDNESDAY. Rose sad at heart.
Chapter 8 of Further Foolishness is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading “Cabled expression of regret.”
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading “Christian name not Theodore but William.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Cabled expression of regret.”
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading “Cabled expression of regret.”
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading “Name of Roosevelt.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “Rose sad at heart.”
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading “Rose sad at heart.”
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading “WEDNESDAY.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rose sad at heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Christian name not Theodore but William.
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Cabled expression of regret.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Christian name not Theodore but William.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Cabled expression of regret.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Rose sad at heart.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Name of Roosevelt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Christian name not Theodore but William.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Name of Roosevelt.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Cabled expression of regret.
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading Name of Roosevelt.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose sad at heart.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Rose sad at heart.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Christian name not Theodore but William.
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading WEDNESDAY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Christian name not Theodore but William.
Chapter 8 of Further Foolishness by Stephen Leacock holds 437 sentences, grouped into 88 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 437 sentences of Further Foolishness, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.
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