Chapter 4 of A Journey into the Interior of the Earth is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of A Journey into the Interior of the Earth is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors. "Yes," I replied, "completely gone." "Well; and how about his dinner?" said the old servant. "He won't have any." "And his supper?"
Chapter 4 of A Journey into the Interior of the Earth is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “"Yes," I replied, "completely gone."”
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.”
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.”
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading “THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.”
suffering from lack of food
From this reading “THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.”
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading “THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “"And his supper?"”
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading “THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well; and how about his dinner?" said the old servant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well; and how about his dinner?" said the old servant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "He won't have any."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Yes," I replied, "completely gone."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Well; and how about his dinner?" said the old servant.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "He won't have any."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well; and how about his dinner?" said the old servant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well; and how about his dinner?" said the old servant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," I replied, "completely gone."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Well; and how about his dinner?" said the old servant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," I replied, "completely gone."
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well; and how about his dinner?" said the old servant.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Well; and how about his dinner?" said the old servant.
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
suffering from lack of food
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "And his supper?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION "He is gone!" cried Martha, running out of her kitchen at the noise of the violent slamming of doors.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well; and how about his dinner?" said the old servant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He won't have any."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," I replied, "completely gone."
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