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The Man Without a Country

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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By Edward Everett Hale • Curated US English Learning Edition
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"He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!
I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, BY TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, BY TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, BY TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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The Man Without a Country

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Man Without a Country is here in full — 596 sentences across 120 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/119 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!
/hiː kraɪd aʊt ɪn ə fɪt ʌv ˈfrenzi dæm ðə juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts/
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I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, BY TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, BY TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, BY TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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Clerk's noun US /klɜːrks/

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading “I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.”

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Congress noun US /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading “I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.”

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Damn adjective US /dæm/

used as expletives

From this reading “"He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!”

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District noun US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading “I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.”

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Edward noun US /ˈedwərd/

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading “I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.”

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frenzy noun US /ˈfrenzi/

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading “"He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!”

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Hale noun US /heɪl/

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading “I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.”

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Massachusetts noun US /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading “I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.”

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1863

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From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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1865

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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, BY TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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1868

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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, BY TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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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 "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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ActverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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DamnadjectiveUS /dæm/

used as expletives

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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EnteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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etc

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From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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FIELDSnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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HalenounUS /heɪl/

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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How

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From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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LiveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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MannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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NameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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StatesnounUS /steɪts/

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

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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TennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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TICKNOR

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From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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TimesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading "He cried out, in a fit of frenzy, 'Damn the United States!

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wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading I wish I may never hear of the United States again!'" The Man Without A Country by Edward E. Hale Author of "In His Name," "Ten Times One," "How to Live," etc. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, By TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

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Vocabulary met early in The Man Without a Country

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Man Without a Country, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Cried
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Man Without a Country; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Frenzy
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Man Without a Country; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
United
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Man Without a Country; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
States
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Man Without a Country; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.