Chapter 12 of More toasts: Jokes, stories and quotations is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of More toasts: Jokes, stories and quotations is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"The other man apologized." "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight." "We couldn't help it, father." "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?" "No, father.
Chapter 12 of More toasts: Jokes, stories and quotations is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading “"The other man apologized."”
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “"Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"”
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “"Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"”
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “"Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"”
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading “"Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"”
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading “"Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."”
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading “"Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"”
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “"Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading "The other man apologized."
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
a youthful male person
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We couldn't help it, father."
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "We couldn't help it, father."
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "We couldn't help it, father."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The other man apologized."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
not any; not one
From this reading "No, father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "The other man apologized."
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The other man apologized."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
precisely as stated
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We couldn't help it, father."
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Johnny, it was very wrong for you and the boy next door to fight."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Could you not have settled your differences by a peaceful discussion of the matter, calling in the assistance of unprejudiced opinion, if need be?"
Chapter 12 of More toasts: Jokes, stories and quotations by Marion Dix [Editor] Mosher holds 392 sentences, grouped into 79 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 12 holds 392 sentences of More toasts: Jokes, stories and quotations, unabridged, divided into 79 reading sections.
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