Chapter 8 of Hills of the Shatemuc is here in full — 325 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Hills of the Shatemuc is here in full — 325 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Mat_. "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion." _Wet_. "Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few." EVERY MAN IN HIS HUMOUR.
Chapter 8 of Hills of the Shatemuc is here in full — 325 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an old form of “does”
From this reading “"He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “"He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."”
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “"Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."”
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “EVERY MAN IN HIS HUMOUR.”
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading “"Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."”
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading “"Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."”
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
an old form of “does”
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading EVERY MAN IN HIS HUMOUR.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."
a man of refinement
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EVERY MAN IN HIS HUMOUR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading EVERY MAN IN HIS HUMOUR.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EVERY MAN IN HIS HUMOUR.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading EVERY MAN IN HIS HUMOUR.
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading _Mat_.
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is of a rustical cut, I know not how; he doth not carry himself like a gentleman of fashion."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Matthew, that's a grace peculiar but to a few."
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading _Wet_.
Chapter 8 of Hills of the Shatemuc by Susan Warner holds 325 sentences, grouped into 65 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.
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