Chapter 10 of Berry and Co. is here in full — 791 sentences across 159 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Berry and Co. is here in full — 791 sentences across 159 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE. "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne. "How many more cups is he going to drink? He's had three to my knowledge." "That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.
Chapter 10 of Berry and Co. is here in full — 791 sentences across 159 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “"That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.”
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “"How many more cups is he going to drink?”
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading “"What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.”
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading “HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.”
of the present time and place
From this reading “"That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.”
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading “"What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.”
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading “"What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.”
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading “"That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.”
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something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.
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From this reading HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.
anew
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading "That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.
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From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
lacking funds
From this reading HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "How many more cups is he going to drink?
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.
take in liquids
From this reading "How many more cups is he going to drink?
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.
the act of departing
From this reading "How many more cups is he going to drink?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He's had three to my knowledge."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How many more cups is he going to drink?
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From this reading He's had three to my knowledge."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.
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From this reading HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
of the present time and place
From this reading "That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.
a message received and understood
From this reading "That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How many more cups is he going to drink?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
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From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He's had three to my knowledge."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "How many more cups is he going to drink?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "How many more cups is he going to drink?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He's had three to my knowledge."
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
go across or through
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.
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From this reading HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He's had three to my knowledge."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW ADELE BROKE HER DREAM, AND VANDY PLEYDELL TOOK EXERCISE.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What, again?" said I, staring at the breakfast-cup which Jill was offering me, that I might pass it to Daphne.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That vessel," said Berry, "was passed to you for information and immediate action.
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