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Mr. Dooley's Philosophy

Chapter II · Chapter 2

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Thin th' war breaks out in earnest.
No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.
He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.
Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.
If he comes r-right out 'tis a warrant.
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Mr. Dooley's Philosophy

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Mr. Dooley's Philosophy is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Thin th' war breaks out in earnest.
/θɪn ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ wɔːr breɪks aʊt ɪn ˈɜːrnɪst/
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No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.
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He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.
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Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.
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If he comes r-right out 'tis a warrant.

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bites noun US /baɪts/

plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

From this reading “He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.”

breaks noun US /breɪks/

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading ““Thin th' war breaks out in earnest.”

expert adjective US /ˈekspərt/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading “No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.”

kilt noun US /kɪlt/

a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland

From this reading “No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.”

saloon noun US /səˈluːn/

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading “Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.”

skirmish noun US /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

a minor short-term fight

From this reading “No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.”

waits noun US /weɪts/

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading “Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.”

watches noun US /ˈwɑːtʃəz/

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading “He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.”

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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 No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

acrost

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From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

afther

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From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

annything

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From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

befure

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From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

bitesnounUS /baɪts/

plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

breaksnounUS /breɪks/

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading “Thin th' war breaks out in earnest.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading If he comes r-right out 'tis a warrant.

dhrink

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From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading “Thin th' war breaks out in earnest.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

getsnounUS /ɡets/

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

how

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From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he comes r-right out 'tis a warrant.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading “Thin th' war breaks out in earnest.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

ivnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

kiltnounUS /kɪlt/

a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

looksnounUS /lʊks/

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

manny

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

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

matther

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

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

on'y

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

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Thin th' war breaks out in earnest.

paintin

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

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

polisman

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

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

prelimin'ry

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

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

r-right

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

From this reading If he comes r-right out 'tis a warrant.

saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

sarvin

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

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

setsnounUS /sets/

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

signnounUS /saɪn/

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

a minor short-term fight

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

sthreet

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

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

thnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading “Thin th' war breaks out in earnest.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

ThinadjectiveUS /θɪn/

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading “Thin th' war breaks out in earnest.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

tisnounUS /tɪz/

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading If he comes r-right out 'tis a warrant.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

waitsnounUS /weɪts/

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

warnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading “Thin th' war breaks out in earnest.

warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading He sets down an' bites th' end iv his pencil an' looks acrost th' sthreet an' watches a man paintin' a sign.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

Whinnoun

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

wint

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From this reading Whin th' man gets through he goes to th' window an' waits to see whether th' polisman that wint into th' saloon is afther a dhrink or sarvin' a warrant.

wurruk

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

From this reading No matther how manny is kilt, annything that happens befure th' war expert gets to wurruk is on'y what we might call a prelimin'ry skirmish.

Chapter 2 of Mr. Dooley's Philosophy by Finley Peter Dunne holds 420 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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