Chapter 28 of Captain Desmond, V.C. is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 28 of Captain Desmond, V.C. is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE EXECRABLE UNKNOWN. "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do." --SHAKESPEARE. Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side. "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
Chapter 28 of Captain Desmond, V.C. is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “butter” — spread butter on
From this reading “Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.”
past form of “chasten” — censure severely
From this reading “Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.”
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading “"Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."”
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading “THE EXECRABLE UNKNOWN.”
plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading “"Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."”
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading “--SHAKESPEARE.”
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading “Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.”
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading “Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.”
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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 Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
-ing form of “butter” — spread butter on
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
past form of “chasten” — censure severely
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading THE EXECRABLE UNKNOWN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
set up or found
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading --SHAKESPEARE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
carry out
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXECRABLE UNKNOWN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
not known
From this reading THE EXECRABLE UNKNOWN.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Honor found Evelyn in a state of chastened happiness, buttering toast for Theo's breakfast, which stood ready on a tray at her side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Doubting things go wrong, Often hurts more than to be sure they do."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Would you like to take this in yourself?" she said, as she completed her task.
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