Chapter 10 of Captain Desmond, V.C. is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Captain Desmond, V.C. is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WE'LL JUST FORGET. "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY. "So the picnic was a success?" "Yes, quite. Mrs Rivers was so clever.
Chapter 10 of Captain Desmond, V.C. is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading “Mrs Rivers was so clever.”
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading “"Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.”
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “"Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.”
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading “"Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.”
plural of “petite” — a garment size for short or slender women
From this reading “"Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.”
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading “"So the picnic was a success?"”
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading “Mrs Rivers was so clever.”
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “"So the picnic was a success?"”
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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 "So the picnic was a success?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Mrs Rivers was so clever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading WE'LL JUST FORGET.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
and nothing more
From this reading WE'LL JUST FORGET.
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Rivers was so clever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
plural of “petite” — a garment size for short or slender women
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading "So the picnic was a success?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Yes, quite.
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Mrs Rivers was so clever.
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So the picnic was a success?"
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "So the picnic was a success?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So the picnic was a success?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Les petites choses ont leur importance; c'est par elles toujours qu'on se perde."--DOSTOIEVSKY.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So the picnic was a success?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE'LL JUST FORGET.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, quite.
Chapter 10 of Captain Desmond, V.C. by Maud Diver holds 308 sentences, grouped into 62 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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