Chapter 1 of Gem of neatness is here in full — 52 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Gem of neatness is here in full — 52 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE COUSINS. "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40. BOSTON: ANDREW F. GRAVES. 20 CORNHILL. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
Chapter 1 of Gem of neatness is here in full — 52 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading “BOSTON: ANDREW F. GRAVES.”
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.”
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading “BOSTON: ANDREW F. GRAVES.”
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.”
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “THE COUSINS.”
in a decent manner
From this reading “"Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.”
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading “BOSTON: ANDREW F. GRAVES.”
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
In this reading “"Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.”
In this reading “"Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.”
In this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.”
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From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
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From this reading 20 CORNHILL.
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From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading BOSTON: ANDREW F. GRAVES.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading BOSTON: ANDREW F. GRAVES.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 20 CORNHILL.
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE COUSINS.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
in a decent manner
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading BOSTON: ANDREW F. GRAVES.
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading BOSTON: ANDREW F. GRAVES.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUSINS.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Let all things be done decently and in order."—I COR 14:40.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, BY A. R. BAKER, D.D. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
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