Chapter 16 of Standish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 16 of Standish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PRISCILLA MOLINES' LETTER. "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer. Didst learn that along with coopering?" "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so." "Oho!
Chapter 16 of Standish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading “"Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."”
an old form of “did”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Didst learn that along with coopering?"”
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading “"Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."”
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “"John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “Didst learn that along with coopering?"”
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “"Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."”
an old word for “no”
From this reading “"Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “"John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.”
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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 "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.
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From this reading "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Didst learn that along with coopering?"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Didst learn that along with coopering?"
an old form of “did”, used with “thou”
From this reading Didst learn that along with coopering?"
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Didst learn that along with coopering?"
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading PRISCILLA MOLINES' LETTER.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRISCILLA MOLINES' LETTER.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
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From this reading "Oho!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
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From this reading PRISCILLA MOLINES' LETTER.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.
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From this reading "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.
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From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Didst learn that along with coopering?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nay, Mistress Priscilla, I was not dubbed cooper until I was a se'nnight old, or so."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Didst learn that along with coopering?"
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "John Alden, the captain says thou 'rt a ready writer.
Chapter 16 of Standish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims by Jane G. (Jane Goodwin) Austin holds 116 sentences, grouped into 24 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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