Chapter 32 of The Entailed Hat is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 32 of The Entailed Hat is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SPIRITS OF THE PAST. "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?" "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color. Some talk of arresting little Roxy Custis." "What do you say, William Tilghman?"
Chapter 32 of The Entailed Hat is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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commanding attention
From this reading “Some talk of arresting little Roxy Custis."”
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading “"It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.”
usually; as a rule
From this reading “"It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “"What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"”
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “"It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.”
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading “"It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.”
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “"What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"”
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading “SPIRITS OF THE PAST.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
commanding attention
From this reading Some talk of arresting little Roxy Custis."
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
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From this reading Some talk of arresting little Roxy Custis."
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
set up or found
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
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From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some talk of arresting little Roxy Custis."
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPIRITS OF THE PAST.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading SPIRITS OF THE PAST.
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From this reading Some talk of arresting little Roxy Custis."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
express in words
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some talk of arresting little Roxy Custis."
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading SPIRITS OF THE PAST.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Some talk of arresting little Roxy Custis."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPIRITS OF THE PAST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do you say, William Tilghman?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is generally said that he was killed by the negroes for gallantries to their color.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do they say, William, about Jack Wonnell's being found shot dead?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you say, William Tilghman?"
Chapter 32 of The Entailed Hat by George Alfred Townsend holds 401 sentences, grouped into 81 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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