Chapter 5 of Carter, and Other People is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Carter, and Other People is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“You are a darned fool,” said Jack. “You say he took them seriously? What do you mean? Did he like 'em?” “Couldn't quite make out,” said Tommy.
Chapter 5 of Carter, and Other People is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/91 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading ““You are a darned fool,” said Jack.”
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading ““You are a darned fool,” said Jack.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading ““You are a darned fool,” said Jack.”
engage in
From this reading ““Couldn't quite make out,” said Tommy.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean?”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ““Couldn't quite make out,” said Tommy.”
in a serious manner
From this reading ““You say he took them seriously?”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ““You say he took them seriously?”
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detect with the senses
In this reading ““Couldn't quite make out,” said Tommy.”
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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 “You are a darned fool,” said Jack.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are a darned fool,” said Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Couldn't quite make out,” said Tommy.
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “You are a darned fool,” said Jack.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did he like 'em?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you mean?
a quad with a square body
From this reading Did he like 'em?”
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “You are a darned fool,” said Jack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You say he took them seriously?
a small worthless amount
From this reading “You are a darned fool,” said Jack.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Did he like 'em?”
engage in
From this reading “Couldn't quite make out,” said Tommy.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What do you mean?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Couldn't quite make out,” said Tommy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Couldn't quite make out,” said Tommy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are a darned fool,” said Jack.
express in words
From this reading “You say he took them seriously?
in a serious manner
From this reading “You say he took them seriously?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “You say he took them seriously?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Couldn't quite make out,” said Tommy.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “You say he took them seriously?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you mean?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are a darned fool,” said Jack.
Chapter 5 of Carter, and Other People by Don Marquis holds 456 sentences, grouped into 92 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.
Chapter 5 holds 456 sentences of Carter, and Other People, unabridged, divided into 92 reading sections.
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