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Chapter 3 of Through unknown ways is here in full — 610 sentences across 122 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Liberal, quotha! Yes, liberal enough. I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal. Charity begins at home, to my thinking." "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
Chapter 3 of Through unknown ways is here in full — 610 sentences across 122 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “"That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.”
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading “Charity begins at home, to my thinking."”
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading “Charity begins at home, to my thinking."”
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading “"Liberal, quotha!”
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading “I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.”
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading “I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.”
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “Charity begins at home, to my thinking."”
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.”
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a reception held in your own home
In this reading “Charity begins at home, to my thinking."”
In this reading “"That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.”
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Charity begins at home, to my thinking."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Charity begins at home, to my thinking."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Yes, liberal enough.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Charity begins at home, to my thinking."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading "Liberal, quotha!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Charity begins at home, to my thinking."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
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From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Liberal, quotha!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Charity begins at home, to my thinking."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I might have been thousands of pounds better off at this minute if he had not been quite so liberal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charity begins at home, to my thinking."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
in or at the place that
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, liberal enough.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That is where we want you to begin it,—here in your own house," said Mr. Pendergast.
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