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High life in New York

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of High life in New York is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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JONATHAN SLICK IN NEW YORK.
Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.
DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.
I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.
My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.
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High life in New York

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of High life in New York is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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JONATHAN SLICK IN NEW YORK.
/ˈdʒɑːnəθən slɪk ɪn nuː jɔːrk/
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Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.
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DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.
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I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.
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My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Doolittle noun US /ˈduːlɪtəl/

United States Air Force officer who electrified the world in 1942 by leading a squadron of 16 bombers on a daylight raid over Tokyo (1896-1993)

From this reading “I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.”

greener adjective US /ˈɡriːnər/

comparative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass

From this reading “I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.”

influenza noun US /ˌɪnfluːˈenzə/

an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

From this reading “My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.”

plasters noun US /ˈplæstərz/

plural of “plaster” — a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings

From this reading “I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.”

Serenade noun US /ˌserəˈneɪd/

a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form

From this reading “Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.”

sprouting noun US /ˈspraʊtɪŋ/

the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow

From this reading “I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.”

sucker noun US /ˈsʌkər/

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading “I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.”

Tyler noun US /ˈtaɪlər/

elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)

From this reading “Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

in a hurry preposition + article + noun counted as “in … hurry”

In this reading “My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.”

hold of verb + particle

In this reading “My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

a'most

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

aint

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

attendsverbUS /əˈtendz/

third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

Bed-chamber

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(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 DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

bragverbUS /bræɡ/

show off

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

Captin

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

Clairhugh's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

critternounUS /ˈkrɪtər/

a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

CutverbUS /kʌt/

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

DoolittlenounUS /ˈduːlɪtəl/

United States Air Force officer who electrified the world in 1942 by leading a squadron of 16 bombers on a daylight raid over Tokyo (1896-1993)

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

ereconjunctionUS /er/

an old word for “before”

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

fellernounUS /ˈfelər/

a person who fells trees

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

GirlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

gitnounUS /ɡɪt/

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

GoesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

graciousadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

greeneradjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnər/

comparative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

hadn't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

HairnounUS /her/

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

HandsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

I'd

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading JONATHAN SLICK IN NEW YORK.

influenzanounUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenzə/

an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

JONATHANnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading JONATHAN SLICK IN NEW YORK.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

LadiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

leetle

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

mustardnounUS /ˈmʌstərd/

any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading JONATHAN SLICK IN NEW YORK.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

onionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/

plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

PARnounUS /pɑːr/

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

ParknounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

plastersnounUS /ˈplæstərz/

plural of “plaster” — a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

raly

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

RefreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

scareverbUS /sker/

cause fear in

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

ScenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

SerenadenounUS /ˌserəˈneɪd/

a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

SLICKnounUS /slɪk/

a slippery smoothness

From this reading JONATHAN SLICK IN NEW YORK.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

sproutingnounUS /ˈspraʊtɪŋ/

the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

suckernounUS /ˈsʌkər/

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

TakesnounUS /teɪks/

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

TheatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

tu

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/

two times

From this reading I raly believe that I'd a been a gone sucker, if it hadn't been for the mustard plasters and the onions that Captin Doolittle kept a filling into me, outside and in, till I can a'most feel myself sprouting out greener than ever, and twice as strong.

TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/

elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

VisitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jonathan attends the President at the Howard House--Visits the Park Theatre with the President and his Handsome Girl--Goes with Mr. Robert Tyler to have his Hair Cut at Clairhugh's--Takes Refreshments with the Ladies at the Howard House--Bed-chamber Scene with the President--Serenade, &c.

yit

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DEAR PAR: I begin tu feel a leetle sort of better, but nothing to brag on yit.

YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading JONATHAN SLICK IN NEW YORK.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading My gracious! when this ere influenza does git hold of a feller, it aint a critter that you can scare off in a hurry.

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