Chapter 13 of 30 Strange Stories is here in full — 383 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of 30 Strange Stories is here in full — 383 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“They want a firm hand,” says Coombes. “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently. “I can’t see what use they are in the world.” Mr. Coombes looked. “I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.
Chapter 13 of 30 Strange Stories is here in full — 383 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/76 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ““What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.”
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading ““They want a firm hand,” says Coombes.”
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading ““What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.”
in the near future
From this reading ““What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading ““I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading ““What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.”
male cat
From this reading ““What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.”
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading ““I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading ““They want a firm hand,” says Coombes.”
In this reading ““I can’t see what use they are in the world.””
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “They want a firm hand,” says Coombes.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can’t see what use they are in the world.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They want a firm hand,” says Coombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “They want a firm hand,” says Coombes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “They want a firm hand,” says Coombes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t see what use they are in the world.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I can’t see what use they are in the world.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Coombes looked.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Coombes looked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
in the near future
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “They want a firm hand,” says Coombes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I can’t see what use they are in the world.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I can’t see what use they are in the world.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They want a firm hand,” says Coombes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.
male cat
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
the act of using
From this reading “I can’t see what use they are in the world.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “They want a firm hand,” says Coombes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What a lot of these funguses there are about here!” remarked brother Tom, presently.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “I dessay they’re sent for some wise purpose,” said Mr. Coombes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “I can’t see what use they are in the world.”
Chapter 13 of 30 Strange Stories by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells holds 383 sentences, grouped into 77 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 13 holds 383 sentences of 30 Strange Stories, unabridged, divided into 77 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 13 of 30 Strange Stories by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 383 sentences, grouped into 77 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
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