Chapter 7 of Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen is here in full — 446 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen is here in full — 446 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp. [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow. "Cap Dhryfuss is guilty," I cried. But no, I will confirm me ividince. I darted into me r-red pants.
Chapter 7 of Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen is here in full — 446 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading “But no, I will confirm me ividince.”
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading “I darted into me r-red pants.”
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading “"Cap Dhryfuss is guilty," I cried.”
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading “I darted into me r-red pants.”
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading “[Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.”
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading “[Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.”
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading “[Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.”
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading “[Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.”
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 "'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp.
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no, I will confirm me ividince.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "Cap Dhryfuss is guilty," I cried.
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading But no, I will confirm me ividince.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Cap Dhryfuss is guilty," I cried.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading I darted into me r-red pants.
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From this reading "'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cap Dhryfuss is guilty," I cried.
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From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
a person of German nationality
From this reading "'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "Cap Dhryfuss is guilty," I cried.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp.
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From this reading "'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I darted into me r-red pants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Cap Dhryfuss is guilty," I cried.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But no, I will confirm me ividince.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
not any; not one
From this reading But no, I will confirm me ividince.
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading I darted into me r-red pants.
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I darted into me r-red pants.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'I dhreamed that I see th' German Impror playin' a Jew's-harp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But no, I will confirm me ividince.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading [Cries iv 'Abase Rothscheeld!' an' sensation.] I woke with a vi'lent start, th' perspiration poorin' fr'm me rugged brow.
Chapter 7 of Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen by Finley Peter Dunne holds 446 sentences, grouped into 90 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.
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