Chapter IV
Chapter 4
Chapter 4 of The Hoosier Schoolmaster is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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The Hoosier Schoolmaster
Chapter IV · Chapter 4
Chapter 4 of The Hoosier Schoolmaster is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Spelling
Down
the
Master.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
The Hoosier Schoolmaster
Chapter IV · Chapter 4
Chapter 4 of The Hoosier Schoolmaster is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Spelling
Down
the
Master.
/ˈspelɪŋ daʊn ðə ˈmæstər/
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Spelling Down the Master.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Spelling Down the Master.”
Spelling
noun
US /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading “Spelling Down the Master.”
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Spelling Down the Master.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Spelling Down the Master.
SpellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Spelling Down the Master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spelling Down the Master.
Chapter 4 of The Hoosier Schoolmaster by Edward Eggleston holds 7 sentences, grouped into 2 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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Chapter 4 holds 7 sentences of The Hoosier Schoolmaster, unabridged, divided into 2 reading sections.
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