Chapter 33 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 33 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Profound depression subsequent to port-poisoning. An iniquitous plot and its consequences. Insubordination of Miss Botterill. I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton. A crushing rejoinder and its repetition.
Chapter 33 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “An iniquitous plot and its consequences.”
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading “A crushing rejoinder and its repetition.”
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading “Profound depression subsequent to port-poisoning.”
defiance of authority
From this reading “Insubordination of Miss Botterill.”
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading “A crushing rejoinder and its repetition.”
an event that repeats
From this reading “A crushing rejoinder and its repetition.”
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading “I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton.”
following in time or order
From this reading “Profound depression subsequent to port-poisoning.”
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In this reading “I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton.”
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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 crushing rejoinder and its repetition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An iniquitous plot and its consequences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An iniquitous plot and its consequences.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Insubordination of Miss Botterill.
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From this reading I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton.
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading An iniquitous plot and its consequences.
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading A crushing rejoinder and its repetition.
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Profound depression subsequent to port-poisoning.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton.
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading An iniquitous plot and its consequences.
defiance of authority
From this reading Insubordination of Miss Botterill.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading An iniquitous plot and its consequences.
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From this reading I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Insubordination of Miss Botterill.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Insubordination of Miss Botterill.
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading An iniquitous plot and its consequences.
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From this reading Profound depression subsequent to port-poisoning.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Profound depression subsequent to port-poisoning.
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading A crushing rejoinder and its repetition.
an event that repeats
From this reading A crushing rejoinder and its repetition.
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton.
following in time or order
From this reading Profound depression subsequent to port-poisoning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Profound depression subsequent to port-poisoning.
Chapter 33 of Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself by H. H. (Henry Howarth), Sir Bashford holds 313 sentences, grouped into 63 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.
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