Chapter 15 of A Sub. of the R.N.R. is here in full — 231 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of A Sub. of the R.N.R. is here in full — 231 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
VICE VERSÂ. "TELEGRAM for you, mum." Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray. Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity. But she was disappointed.
Chapter 15 of A Sub. of the R.N.R. is here in full — 231 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading “Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.”
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading “Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.”
failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
From this reading “"TELEGRAM for you, mum."”
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.”
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading “"TELEGRAM for you, mum."”
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading “Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.”
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading “Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.”
moral weakness
From this reading “VICE VERSÂ.”
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In this reading “Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.”
cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
In this reading “Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.”
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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 Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was disappointed.
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But she was disappointed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "TELEGRAM for you, mum."
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
a young female
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
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From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
a female domestic
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
From this reading "TELEGRAM for you, mum."
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
having the color of ripe oranges
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
on the contrary
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was disappointed.
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading "TELEGRAM for you, mum."
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VICE VERSÂ.
moral weakness
From this reading VICE VERSÂ.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she was disappointed.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Aubyn put down her newspaper and took the orange-coloured envelope which her sister's maid had just brought in on a tray.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Telegrams were rather unusual at "Anchor Cottage," and the freckled, red-haired girl, with eyes and mouth wide open, stood consumed with ill-concealed curiosity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "TELEGRAM for you, mum."
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