Chapter 2 of The Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell is here in full — 499 sentences across 100 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell is here in full — 499 sentences across 100 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't. He didn't need to. He knowed. He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote. He was kind.
Chapter 2 of The Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell is here in full — 499 sentences across 100 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading “He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.”
the aggregate of past events
From this reading “He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.”
past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “He knowed.”
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “He didn't need to.”
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.”
the time that has elapsed
From this reading ““And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading ““And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.”
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In this reading “He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.”
In this reading ““And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
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From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was kind.
past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knowed.
immediately past
From this reading He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He didn't need to.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.
not any; not one
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He seen last night's history in this morning's footnote.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He didn't need to.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was kind.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And he never asked no question about your past, that barkeep didn't.
Chapter 2 of The Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell by Don Marquis holds 499 sentences, grouped into 100 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.
Chapter 2 holds 499 sentences of The Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell, unabridged, divided into 100 reading sections.
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