Chapter 4 of Mr. Dooley Says is here in full — 434 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 4 of Mr. Dooley Says is here in full — 434 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Yes," said Mr. Dooley. "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it." THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul. A fellow up in Matsachoosetts has done it. He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
Chapter 4 of Mr. Dooley Says is here in full — 434 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.”
a boy or man
From this reading “A fellow up in Matsachoosetts has done it.”
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.”
comparative of “iv” — being one more than three
From this reading “"Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."”
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading “THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.”
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading “THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.”
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading “THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.”
third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading “He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.”
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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 A fellow up in Matsachoosetts has done it.
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From this reading He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
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From this reading "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."
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From this reading He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
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From this reading He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A fellow up in Matsachoosetts has done it.
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From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Dooley.
a boy or man
From this reading A fellow up in Matsachoosetts has done it.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fellow up in Matsachoosetts has done it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."
comparative of “iv” — being one more than three
From this reading "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fellow up in Matsachoosetts has done it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Dooley.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Dooley.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.
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From this reading "Anny man is against dhrink that's iver been really against it."
a special situation
From this reading THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A fellow up in Matsachoosetts has done it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THINGS SPIRITUAL "Th' latest thing in science," said Mr. Dooley, "is weighin' th' human soul.
third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
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From this reading He weighs ye befure ye die an' he weighs ye afther ye die, an' th' diff'rence is what ye'er soul weighs.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Mr. Dooley.
Chapter 4 of Mr. Dooley Says by Finley Peter Dunne holds 434 sentences, grouped into 87 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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