Chapter 18 of Quodlibet: Containing Some Annals Thereof ... is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 18 of Quodlibet: Containing Some Annals Thereof ... is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War. The affair of the True Grits and Sergeant Trap. True Grits suffer a defeat. Flan Sucker's opinion upon the subject. His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
Chapter 18 of Quodlibet: Containing Some Annals Thereof ... is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.”
properly deserved
From this reading “Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.”
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading “Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.”
open pastry filled with fruit or custard
From this reading “Flan Sucker's opinion upon the subject.”
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading “Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.”
coarsely ground hulled corn boiled as a breakfast dish in the southern United States
From this reading “The affair of the True Grits and Sergeant Trap.”
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading “His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242”
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading “His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242”
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In this reading “Flan Sucker's opinion upon the subject.”
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From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True Grits suffer a defeat.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The affair of the True Grits and Sergeant Trap.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The affair of the True Grits and Sergeant Trap.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
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From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading True Grits suffer a defeat.
properly deserved
From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
open pastry filled with fruit or custard
From this reading Flan Sucker's opinion upon the subject.
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
coarsely ground hulled corn boiled as a breakfast dish in the southern United States
From this reading The affair of the True Grits and Sergeant Trap.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
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From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
a form of address for a man
From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Flan Sucker's opinion upon the subject.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The affair of the True Grits and Sergeant Trap.
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Flan Sucker's opinion upon the subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flan Sucker's opinion upon the subject.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading True Grits suffer a defeat.
a crossbar that is attached to the traces of a draft horse and to the vehicle or implement that the horse is pulling
From this reading His account of an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree. 242
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading The affair of the True Grits and Sergeant Trap.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The affair of the True Grits and Sergeant Trap.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Flan Sucker's opinion upon the subject.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's exploit of the Florida War.
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