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In the Sweet Dry and Dry

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.
It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.
But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.
Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.
No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

In the Sweet Dry and Dry

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of In the Sweet Dry and Dry is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.
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It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈruːmərd ðæt hiː wɑːz ɪl ɪt wɑːz ˈruːmərd ðæt ðə saʊndz ʌv ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər hæd bɪn hɜːrd baɪ ðə ˈneɪbərz ɑːn ˈkærəweɪ striːt/
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But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.
/bʌt æt ˈeni reɪt ðə ˈbɪʃəp lɪvd ʌp tuː hɪz wɜːrd/
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Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.
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No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

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.

alcoholic adjective US /ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/

characteristic of or containing alcohol

From this reading “Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.”

appropriated verb US /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/

past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading “Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.”

beverages noun US /ˈbevrɪdʒɪz/

plural of “beverage” — any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading “Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.”

Caraway noun US /ˈkærəweɪ/

a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed

From this reading “It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.”

contested adjective US /kənˈtestəd/

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

From this reading “No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.”

coup noun US /kuː/

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading “THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.”

devastating adjective US /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

making light of

From this reading “Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.”

rumored verb US /ˈruːmərd/

past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors

From this reading “It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.”

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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 Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

accessnounUS /ˈækses/

the right to enter

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/

a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

alcoholicadjectiveUS /ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/

characteristic of or containing alcohol

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.

appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/

past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

appurtenances

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

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

beveragesnounUS /ˈbevrɪdʒɪz/

plural of “beverage” — any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

BishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.

breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/

the act of breaking something

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

CarawaynounUS /ˈkærəweɪ/

a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

Chuffverb

blow hard and loudly

From this reading THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.

CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

coupnounUS /kuː/

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.

devastatingadjectiveUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

making light of

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/

subject to popular election

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.

establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

illadjectiveUS /ɪl/

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.

individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.

maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/

kept in good condition

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/

activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

OrdersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

parknounUS /pɑːrk/

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

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

PerpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

Quimbleton's

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

From this reading THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.

ratenounUS /reɪt/

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.

rumoredverbUS /ˈruːmərd/

past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.

signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

soundsnounUS /saʊndz/

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

Souseverb

cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

sumsnounUS /sʌmz/

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was rumored that he was ill; it was rumored that the sounds of breaking furniture had been heard by the neighbors on Caraway Street.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

vastadjectiveUS /væst/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE ELECTION In the days following Quimbleton's coup Chuff was in seclusion.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

wherein

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

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Orders over his signature went to Congress, and vast sums of money were appropriated immediately for The establishment and maintenance of a national park with suitable buildings and appurtenances wherein might be maintained an elected individual in a state of freedom, with access to alcoholic beverages, in order that successive generations might view for themselves the devastating effects of alcohol upon the human system.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But at any rate the Bishop lived up to his word.

zealnounUS /ziːl/

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

zestnounUS /zest/

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading No political campaign was ever contested with more zeal and zest than that which led up to the election of the Perpetual Souse.

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