Chapter II of In the Wonderful Land of Hez, “An Accepted Proposition,” is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter II of In the Wonderful Land of Hez, “An Accepted Proposition,” is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?” “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.” “Dangerous? Why, you are not afraid of the ’gators, are you?” “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
Chapter II of In the Wonderful Land of Hez, “An Accepted Proposition,” is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading ““Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.””
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading ““Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.””
someone who is a detective
From this reading ““Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?””
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ““Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.””
plural of “gator” — either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
From this reading “Why, you are not afraid of the ’gators, are you?””
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading ““Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.””
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading ““Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.””
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ““Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?””
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 this reading ““Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.””
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
In this reading ““Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.””
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 “Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?”
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Why, you are not afraid of the ’gators, are you?”
plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why, you are not afraid of the ’gators, are you?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
plural of “gator” — either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
From this reading Why, you are not afraid of the ’gators, are you?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?”
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why, you are not afraid of the ’gators, are you?”
and nothing more
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?”
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
express in words
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why, you are not afraid of the ’gators, are you?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Not exactly; but then there are other things besides alligators to look out for in this region.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, I should say so, Leo; and not only wild, but dangerous, as well.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, you are not afraid of the ’gators, are you?”
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “Dick this is a pretty wild spot, isn’t it?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why, you are not afraid of the ’gators, are you?”
Chapter 2 of In the Wonderful Land of Hez by Cornelius Shea holds 101 sentences, grouped into 21 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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