Chapter 3 of Mr. Dooley's Philosophy is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Mr. Dooley's Philosophy is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I will,” said Mr. Hennessy. “Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.” THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley. “Scowman,” said Mr. Hennessy. “Yachtsman,” said Mr. Dooley.
Chapter 3 of Mr. Dooley's Philosophy is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ““Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.””
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading ““Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.””
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading “THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ““Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.””
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading “THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.”
a person who owns or sails a yacht
From this reading “THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.”
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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 THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
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From this reading “Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.”
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From this reading “I will,” said Mr. Hennessy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will,” said Mr. Hennessy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I will,” said Mr. Hennessy.
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From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will,” said Mr. Hennessy.
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From this reading “Scowman,” said Mr. Hennessy.
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From this reading “Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.”
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.”
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will,” said Mr. Hennessy.
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
a person who owns or sails a yacht
From this reading THE YACHT RACES “In th' ol' times whin I was a yachtsman--” began Mr. Dooley.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Well,” said Mr. Dooley, “d'ye know, I suspicted ye might.”
Chapter 3 of Mr. Dooley's Philosophy by Finley Peter Dunne holds 425 sentences, grouped into 85 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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