Chapter 5 of The Story of Doctor Johnson is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The Story of Doctor Johnson is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it. I enjoyed this day much. We were quite easy and cheerful. Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'" "MONDAY, AUGUST 30.
Chapter 5 of The Story of Doctor Johnson is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the month following July and preceding September
From this reading “"MONDAY, AUGUST 30.”
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.”
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading “Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"”
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading “Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"”
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “"MONDAY, AUGUST 30.”
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading “We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.”
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading “We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.”
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading “We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.”
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In this reading “We were quite easy and cheerful.”
In this reading “Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"”
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From this reading "MONDAY, AUGUST 30.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
later than; following
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading "MONDAY, AUGUST 30.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading We were quite easy and cheerful.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I enjoyed this day much.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading We were quite easy and cheerful.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I enjoyed this day much.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I enjoyed this day much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "MONDAY, AUGUST 30.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I enjoyed this day much.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We were quite easy and cheerful.
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"
make square
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I enjoyed this day much.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were quite easy and cheerful.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading We had a dinner of two complete courses, variety of wines, and the regimental band of musick playing in the square, before the windows, after it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr Johnson said, 'I shall always remember this fort with gratitude.'"
Chapter 5 of The Story of Doctor Johnson by S. C. (Sydney Castle) Roberts holds 413 sentences, grouped into 83 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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