Chapter 1 of Least said, soonest mended is here in full — 354 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Least said, soonest mended is here in full — 354 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LEAST SAID, SOONEST MENDED. "KATHLEEN," "MISS CON," "READY, AYE READY!" ETC. "He that refraineth his lips is wise." — PROV.
Chapter 1 of Least said, soonest mended is here in full — 354 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading “"KATHLEEN," "MISS CON," "READY, AYE READY!"”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “LEAST SAID, SOONEST MENDED.”
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “"He that refraineth his lips is wise."”
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading “LEAST SAID, SOONEST MENDED.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “"KATHLEEN," "MISS CON," "READY, AYE READY!"”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “"KATHLEEN," "MISS CON," "READY, AYE READY!"”
with the least delay
From this reading “LEAST SAID, SOONEST MENDED.”
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “"He that refraineth his lips is wise."”
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From this reading "KATHLEEN," "MISS CON," "READY, AYE READY!"
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading "KATHLEEN," "MISS CON," "READY, AYE READY!"
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From this reading ETC.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He that refraineth his lips is wise."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He that refraineth his lips is wise."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He that refraineth his lips is wise."
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From this reading "KATHLEEN," "MISS CON," "READY, AYE READY!"
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading LEAST SAID, SOONEST MENDED.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "He that refraineth his lips is wise."
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading LEAST SAID, SOONEST MENDED.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "KATHLEEN," "MISS CON," "READY, AYE READY!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading — PROV.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "KATHLEEN," "MISS CON," "READY, AYE READY!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He that refraineth his lips is wise."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LEAST SAID, SOONEST MENDED.
with the least delay
From this reading LEAST SAID, SOONEST MENDED.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He that refraineth his lips is wise."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "He that refraineth his lips is wise."
Chapter 1 of Least said, soonest mended by Agnes Giberne holds 354 sentences, grouped into 71 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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