Chapter 6 of Jackanapes is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Jackanapes is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu." JEAN PAUL RICHTER. Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion. Only the Cobbler dissented, but that was his way. He said he saw nothing in it but foolhardiness and vain-glory.
Chapter 6 of Jackanapes is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs
From this reading “"Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."”
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading “Only the Cobbler dissented, but that was his way.”
past form of “dissent” — withhold assent
From this reading “Only the Cobbler dissented, but that was his way.”
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading “Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.”
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading “Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.”
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.”
with honesty
From this reading “Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.”
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading “Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.”
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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 Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs
From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
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From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Only the Cobbler dissented, but that was his way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading Only the Cobbler dissented, but that was his way.
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From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
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From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
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From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
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From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
past form of “dissent” — withhold assent
From this reading Only the Cobbler dissented, but that was his way.
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading He said he saw nothing in it but foolhardiness and vain-glory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
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From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
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From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said he saw nothing in it but foolhardiness and vain-glory.
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From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
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From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said he saw nothing in it but foolhardiness and vain-glory.
someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading JEAN PAUL RICHTER.
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From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
with honesty
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He said he saw nothing in it but foolhardiness and vain-glory.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the Cobbler dissented, but that was his way.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading JEAN PAUL RICHTER.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
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From this reading JEAN PAUL RICHTER.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said he saw nothing in it but foolhardiness and vain-glory.
cut with a saw
From this reading He said he saw nothing in it but foolhardiness and vain-glory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only the Cobbler dissented, but that was his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Und so ist der blaue Himmel groesser als jedes Gewoelk darin, und dauerhafter dazu."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said he saw nothing in it but foolhardiness and vain-glory.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jackanapes' death was sad news for the Goose Green, a sorrow justly qualified by honorable pride in his gallantry and devotion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Only the Cobbler dissented, but that was his way.
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