Chapter 4 of When a man's a man is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of When a man's a man is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A BIT OF THE PAST. The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town. "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles. Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you." Patches was stepping into the rig as the Dean spoke.
Chapter 4 of When a man's a man is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “"I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.”
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading “The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.”
to strive with determination
From this reading “Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."”
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “"I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.”
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading “"I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.”
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading “The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.”
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading “Patches was stepping into the rig as the Dean spoke.”
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading “Patches was stepping into the rig as the Dean spoke.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIT OF THE PAST.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Patches was stepping into the rig as the Dean spoke.
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A BIT OF THE PAST.
to strive with determination
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Patches was stepping into the rig as the Dean spoke.
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From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIT OF THE PAST.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A BIT OF THE PAST.
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading Patches was stepping into the rig as the Dean spoke.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Patches was stepping into the rig as the Dean spoke.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Patches was stepping into the rig as the Dean spoke.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BIT OF THE PAST.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The next morning Mr. Baldwin and Patches set out for town.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patches was stepping into the rig as the Dean spoke.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Buck and Prince here, an' this old buckboard will seem sort of slow to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose," said the Dean, and a slightly curious tone colored the remark, "that mebby you've been used to automobiles.
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