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The Black Lion Inn

Chapter XVII · The Great Stewart Campaign

Chapter XVII of The Black Lion Inn, “The Great Stewart Campaign,” is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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As I states, I saveys nothin’ personal of politics.
Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.
The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.
Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.
Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.
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The Black Lion Inn

Chapter XVII · The Great Stewart Campaign

Chapter XVII of The Black Lion Inn, “The Great Stewart Campaign,” is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
As I states, I saveys nothin’ personal of politics.
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Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.
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The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.
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Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.
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Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

camp's noun US /kæmps/

possessive form of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

conducts noun US /kənˈdʌkts/

plural of “conduct” — manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading “Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.”

Coyote noun US /kaɪˈoʊti/

small wolf native to western North America

From this reading “Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.”

discusses verb US /dɪˈskʌsəz/

third-person singular of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading “Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.”

dreamy adjective US /ˈdriːmi/

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading “Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.”

howl verb US /haʊl/

emit long loud cries

From this reading “Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.”

plumb verb US /plʌm/

measure the depth of something

From this reading “Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.”

replete adjective US /riˈpliːt/

filled to satisfaction with food or drink

From this reading “Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

most likely adverb + adjective

In this reading “The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.”

set up verb + adjective

set up or found

In this reading “Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.”

hear any verb + adjective

In this reading “Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.”

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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 The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

ain't

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From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As I states, I saveys nothin’ personal of politics.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

Boggs

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From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

brooited

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From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

camp'snounUS /kæmps/

possessive form of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.

can't

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From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

com-moonity

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From this reading The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.

conductsnounUS /kənˈdʌkts/

plural of “conduct” — manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

CoyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/

small wolf native to western North America

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

Dan

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From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

discussesverbUS /dɪˈskʌsəz/

third-person singular of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

getsnounUS /ɡets/

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

harrowin

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From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

heapnounUS /hiːp/

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

howlverbUS /haʊl/

emit long loud cries

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading As I states, I saveys nothin’ personal of politics.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

interestin

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From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

it's

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From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

mem'ry

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From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

nacheral

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From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

nightsnounUS /naɪts/

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

nonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

nothin

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From this reading As I states, I saveys nothin’ personal of politics.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As I states, I saveys nothin’ personal of politics.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

peacefuller

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From this reading The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading As I states, I saveys nothin’ personal of politics.

plumbverbUS /plʌm/

measure the depth of something

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading As I states, I saveys nothin’ personal of politics.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

regyarded

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From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/

filled to satisfaction with food or drink

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

Rummagin

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From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

saveys

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From this reading As I states, I saveys nothin’ personal of politics.

sedooces

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From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

statesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading As I states, I saveys nothin’ personal of politics.

Sterett

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From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

Thar's

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From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

that's

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From this reading Rummagin’ my mem’ry, I never does hear any politics talked local but once, an’ that’s by Dan Boggs.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The camp’s most likely a heap peacefuller as a com-moonity.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

Washin'ton

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From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Shore, Colonel Sterett discusses politics in that Coyote paper he conducts; but none of it’s nearer than Washin’ton, an’ it all seems so plumb dreamy an’ far away that while it’s interestin’, it can’t be regyarded as replete of the harrowin’ excitement that sedooces a public from its nacheral rest an’ causes it to set up nights an’ howl.

Wolfville

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From this reading Thar’s mighty little politics gets brooited about Wolfville, an’ I ain’t none shore but it’s as well.

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