Chapter 40 of Mam' Linda is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 40 of Mam' Linda is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IX weeks later the election came off. It was no “walk-over” for Carson. Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery. He died hard. He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
Chapter 40 of Mam' Linda is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading “It was no “walk-over” for Carson.”
the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading “Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.”
with great urgency
From this reading “Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.”
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading “IX weeks later the election came off.”
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading “Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.”
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading “He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.”
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading “Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.”
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.”
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In this reading “He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.”
In this reading “He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.”
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IX weeks later the election came off.
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading It was no “walk-over” for Carson.
the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
with great urgency
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He died hard.
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading IX weeks later the election came off.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was no “walk-over” for Carson.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He died hard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He died hard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no “walk-over” for Carson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading IX weeks later the election came off.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IX weeks later the election came off.
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no “walk-over” for Carson.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IX weeks later the election came off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
and nothing more
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IX weeks later the election came off.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was no “walk-over” for Carson.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no “walk-over” for Carson.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IX weeks later the election came off.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wiggin seemed only more desperately spurred on by every exposition of his underhand chicanery.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He fought with his nose in the mire, but, throwing honor to the winds, he fought.
Chapter 40 of Mam' Linda by Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben holds 85 sentences, grouped into 17 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.
Chapter 40 holds 85 sentences of Mam' Linda, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.
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