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Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia
Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_
WASHINGTON, April 15th, 1862.
_To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.
The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.
Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.
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Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_
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WASHINGTON, April 15th, 1862.
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_To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.
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The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.
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Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Discuss verb US /dɪˈskʌs/

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading “_The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_”

Kernel noun US /ˈkɜːrnəl/

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

From this reading “_The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_”

kinder adjective US /ˈkaɪndər/

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “_To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.”

Lincoln noun US /ˈlɪŋkən/

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading “_The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_”

nigh adjective US /naɪ/

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading “Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.”

noose noun US /nuːs/

a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

From this reading “Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.”

Seward noun US /ˈsuːərd/

United States politician who as Secretary of State in 1867 arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia (known at the time as Seward's Folly) (1801-1872)

From this reading “_The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_”

writ noun US /rɪt/

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading “_To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

hot weather adjective + noun

a period of unusually high temperatures

In this reading “Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.”

All words in this reading · 81

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15th

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From this reading WASHINGTON, April 15th, 1862.

1862

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From this reading WASHINGTON, April 15th, 1862.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

anxus

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From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/

move towards

From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading WASHINGTON, April 15th, 1862.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

bennounUS /ben/

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

Cawcashin

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

ChaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

clymate

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From this reading The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.

constitushin

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From this reading The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.

Contrybands

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From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

Dimmycratic

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From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

DiscussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

Don't

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From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

Dumbutter

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From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

Editers

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

GetsnounUS /ɡets/

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

Giascutis

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From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

How

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From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

I've

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

It's

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From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

Jim

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From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

JokenounUS /dʒoʊk/

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

KernelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

KnowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

LikeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

Linkin

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From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

MachinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

noosenounUS /nuːs/

a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

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 _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

QuestionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

ralely

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From this reading The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.

RunverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

SaysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

sence

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

SewardnounUS /ˈsuːərd/

United States politician who as Secretary of State in 1867 arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia (known at the time as Seward's Folly) (1801-1872)

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

ShowsnounUS /ʃoʊz/

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

springnounUS /sprɪŋ/

the season of growth

From this reading The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.

StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

SURS

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From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

TellsnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

terribully

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From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.

Threshingnoun

the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _The Question of the "Contrybands"--Lincoln and the Major Discuss It--The Major Tells a Story--Shows Mr. Lincoln That the Government is out of Order--Says It's a "Dimmycratic Machine" and that Seward and Chase Don't Know How to Run It--They are Like Old Jim Dumbutter and the Threshing Machine--The Major Tells Another Story--"The Kernel" Gets a Joke on Seward--Tells a Story About the "Giascutis."_

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.

warnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

WASHINGTONnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading WASHINGTON, April 15th, 1862.

weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Linkin, too, has been terribully anxus about war noose, and the nigh approach of hot weather.

weeknin

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

From this reading The truth is, this clymate in the spring is ralely very weeknin to the constitushin.

writnounUS /rɪt/

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS: I've ben kinder sick sence I writ you last.

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