Chapter 7 of Mighty Mikko is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of Mighty Mikko is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's. Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better. But Eve was the more to blame. If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place." Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
Chapter 7 of Mighty Mikko is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading “Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.”
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “"Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's.”
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading “If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."”
put or pin the blame on
From this reading “Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.”
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading “Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.”
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading “"Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's.”
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading “Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.”
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading “Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.”
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as might be expected
In this reading “Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.”
In this reading “If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."”
In this reading “Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.”
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(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Eve was the more to blame.
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading But Eve was the more to blame.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Eve was the more to blame.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading If I had been Adam I shouldn't have allowed her to touch the apple in the first place."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
which person or people
From this reading Now it happened that the King who was out hunting that day overheard this conversation.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Of course Adam was to blame, too, for he should have controlled his wife better.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," the man agreed, "it is, especially Eve's.
Chapter 7 of Mighty Mikko by Parker Fillmore holds 413 sentences, grouped into 83 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 7 holds 413 sentences of Mighty Mikko, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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