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Chapter V · Chapter 5

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"Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.
It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.
But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'
"'Th' argymints iv th' sinitor fr'm Virginya are onanswerable,' says Sinitor Aldhrich.
'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Mr. Dooley Says

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Mr. Dooley Says is here in full — 417 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.
Line 2
It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.
Line 3
But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'
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"'Th' argymints iv th' sinitor fr'm Virginya are onanswerable,' says Sinitor Aldhrich.
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'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

Learner Dictionary

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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

beds noun US /bedz/

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading “'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'”

carpet noun US /ˈkɑːrpət/

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading “It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.”

cure verb US /kjʊr/

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading “It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.”

feather verb US /ˈfeðər/

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading “'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'”

hives noun US /haɪvz/

an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs

From this reading “It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.”

item noun US /ˈaɪtəm/

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading “'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'”

largely adverb US /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading “It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.”

slippers noun US /ˈslɪpərz/

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading “It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

Aldhrich

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From this reading "'Th' argymints iv th' sinitor fr'm Virginya are onanswerable,' says Sinitor Aldhrich.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "'Th' argymints iv th' sinitor fr'm Virginya are onanswerable,' says Sinitor Aldhrich.

argymints

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From this reading "'Th' argymints iv th' sinitor fr'm Virginya are onanswerable,' says Sinitor Aldhrich.

ayether

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From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

bedsnounUS /bedz/

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

collague

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

cureverbUS /kjʊr/

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

Dimmycratic

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From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.

enthers

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From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

f'r

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From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

fr'm

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From this reading "Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.

frind

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From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

hivesnounUS /haɪvz/

an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

ivnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.

largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

lile

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

mannyfacture

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

needsadverbUS /niːdz/

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.

onanswerable

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "'Th' argymints iv th' sinitor fr'm Virginya are onanswerable,' says Sinitor Aldhrich.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "'Th' argymints iv th' sinitor fr'm Virginya are onanswerable,' says Sinitor Aldhrich.

sinitor

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.

slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading It is ayether a cure f'r th' hives or enthers largely into th' mannyfacture iv carpet slippers.

ThnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading "Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.

there's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

Virginya

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Th' sinitor fr'm Virginya: 'I do not quite know.

Virginyan

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From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

what's-ye-call-it

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading But there's a frind iv mine, a lile Virginyan, who makes it an' he needs th' money.'

Wud

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Wud it be agreeable to me Dimmycratic collague to put both feather beds an' his what's-ye-call-it in th' same item?'

Chapter 5 of Mr. Dooley Says by Finley Peter Dunne holds 417 sentences, grouped into 84 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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Dooley
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