Chapter 1 of Si Klegg — Book 3 is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Si Klegg — Book 3 is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
(Chapter VIII.) THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune. These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
Chapter 1 of Si Klegg — Book 3 is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “"Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.”
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading “These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.”
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading “THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE CO.”
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading “"Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.”
improved or brought up to date
From this reading “These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.”
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading “These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.”
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading “THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE CO.”
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading “WASHINGTON, D. C.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.”
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From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
in the past
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
brought into existence
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading (Chapter VIII.)
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE CO.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C.
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
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From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
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From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE CO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
improved or brought up to date
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE CO.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in The National Tribune, revised and enlarged somewhat by the author.
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE CO.
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading (Chapter VIII.)
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
a late time of life
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of The National Tribune.
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