Chapter 4 of Wisconsin in Story and Song is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Wisconsin in Story and Song is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Ambitious," I asked, "for what?" "Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead." "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things. What do you mean by rising? And who am I to get ahead of?"
Chapter 4 of Wisconsin in Story and Song is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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at or in the front
From this reading “"Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."”
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading “"Ambitious," I asked, "for what?"”
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading “"I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading “"I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.”
accept an excuse for
From this reading “"I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.”
move upward
From this reading “"Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."”
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “What do you mean by rising?”
extremely
From this reading “"I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “"Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."”
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
In this reading “"Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."”
In this reading “What do you mean by rising?”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
at or in the front
From this reading "Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And who am I to get ahead of?"
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading "Ambitious," I asked, "for what?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And who am I to get ahead of?"
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Ambitious," I asked, "for what?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What do you mean by rising?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you mean by rising?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ambitious," I asked, "for what?"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ambitious," I asked, "for what?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What do you mean by rising?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And who am I to get ahead of?"
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
move upward
From this reading "Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading What do you mean by rising?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."
extremely
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Ambitious," I asked, "for what?"
which person or people
From this reading And who am I to get ahead of?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Why, to rise in the world; to get ahead."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know you'll pardon me," I said, "for appearing to cross-examine you, but I'm tremendously interested in these things.
Chapter 4 of Wisconsin in Story and Song by Charles Ralph[Editor] Rounds holds 432 sentences, grouped into 87 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 4 holds 432 sentences of Wisconsin in Story and Song, unabridged, divided into 87 reading sections.
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