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Samantha at the World's Fair

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.
And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.
And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.
But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.
For what wuz the Postles?
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Samantha at the World's Fair

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of Samantha at the World's Fair is here in full — 383 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/76 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.
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And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.
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And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.
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But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.
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For what wuz the Postles?

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anyway adverb US /ˈeniweɪ/

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading “But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.”

cloudy adjective US /ˈklaʊdi/

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading “Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.”

creek noun US /kriːk/

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading “And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.”

Department noun US /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading “Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.”

Fishery noun US /ˈfɪʃəri/

a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold

From this reading “Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.”

hull noun US /hʌl/

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading “But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.”

Jefferson noun US /ˈdʒefərsən/

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading “And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.”

muggy adjective US /ˈmʌɡi/

hot or warm and humid

From this reading “Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.”

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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 Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

a-fishin

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From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

anywayadverbUS /ˈeniweɪ/

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

bein

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From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.

cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

creeknounUS /kriːk/

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

d'no

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From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

fishnounUS /fɪʃ/

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

FisherynounUS /ˈfɪʃəri/

a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

fishin

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From this reading But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

goin

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

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

hullnounUS /hʌl/

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

jestnounUS /dʒest/

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

Jonesville

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

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

Josiah

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

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

mebby

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

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

more'n

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From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

mornin

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

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

muggyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌɡi/

hot or warm and humid

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

Postles

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

From this reading For what wuz the Postles?

proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

siscoes

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

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And then we had fish for breakfast too--siscoes--mebby that put me in mind on it some.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

WallnounUS /wɔːl/

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Wall, this mornin'--it bein' kind of a muggy and cloudy one, I proposed that we should go and visit the Fishery Department.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For what wuz the Postles?

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But anyway, I wuz always interested in the subject of fishin', and the hull world is.

wuz

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From this reading And I d'no why I should a thought on it this mornin' more'n another one--only it wuz jest such a day as Josiah and Thomas Jefferson always took for goin' a-fishin' in the creek back of Jonesville.

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