Chapter 1 of The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6 is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6 is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter. Salem. SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1, 1829. DR. HOLYOKE.
Chapter 1 of The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6 is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 58/78 · 5 reading units · Lines 286–290
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a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading “After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.”
causing intoxication
From this reading “After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.”
plural of “liquor” — an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading “After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.”
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading “After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.”
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading “Salem.”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1, 1829.”
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading “After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.”
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From this reading SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1, 1829.
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From this reading SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1, 1829.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
later than; following
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
how long something has existed
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1, 1829.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
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From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
an established custom
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
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From this reading HOLYOKE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
causing intoxication
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
plural of “liquor” — an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1, 1829.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
by chance
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading Salem.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1, 1829.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After his death it was reported that some physician said (perhaps in fun) that if Dr. H. had not been in the habit of using intoxicating liquors he might have lived to a _good old age._ We give here a copy of this interesting letter.
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