Chapter 9 of Meccania, the Super-State is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Meccania, the Super-State is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it. "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said. "You mean this Prince Mechow Festival," I replied. "What is it like? I suppose you have seen it before?"
Chapter 9 of Meccania, the Super-State is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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pleasantly occupied
From this reading “THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.”
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading “THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.”
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading “THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.”
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading “THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.”
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “"You mean this Prince Mechow Festival," I replied.”
any customary observance or practice
From this reading “"You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “"You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.”
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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 "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I suppose you have seen it before?"
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it like?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What is it like?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean this Prince Mechow Festival," I replied.
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From this reading "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
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From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "You mean this Prince Mechow Festival," I replied.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You mean this Prince Mechow Festival," I replied.
any customary observance or practice
From this reading "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I suppose you have seen it before?"
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose you have seen it before?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
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From this reading "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it like?
at the time that
From this reading THE MECHOW FESTIVAL I told Mr. Johnson of this conversation when next we met, and he seemed immensely amused by it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will have a chance of seeing a bit of Meccanian ritual to-morrow," he said.
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