Chapter 5 of Cecilia de Noël is here in full — 284 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Cecilia de Noël is here in full — 284 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it? I should think he did--on his chest. I never heard of a clearer case of nightmare. You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter. It was, however, indigestion sure enough.
Chapter 5 of Cecilia de Noël is here in full — 284 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a boy or man
From this reading “You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.”
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading “I should think he did--on his chest.”
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading “I never heard of a clearer case of nightmare.”
the act of consuming food
From this reading “You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.”
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading “AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?”
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading “AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?”
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading “It was, however, indigestion sure enough.”
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading “I never heard of a clearer case of nightmare.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I never heard of a clearer case of nightmare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I never heard of a clearer case of nightmare.
a boy or man
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading I should think he did--on his chest.
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading I never heard of a clearer case of nightmare.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
the act of consuming food
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was, however, indigestion sure enough.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I never heard of a clearer case of nightmare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I should think he did--on his chest.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, indigestion sure enough.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should think he did--on his chest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading It was, however, indigestion sure enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
and nothing more
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never heard of a clearer case of nightmare.
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading I never heard of a clearer case of nightmare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I never heard of a clearer case of nightmare.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I should think he did--on his chest.
and nothing more
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
express in words
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should think he did--on his chest.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was, however, indigestion sure enough.
express in words
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I should think he did--on his chest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You must be careful whom you tell the story to, old chap; for at the first go-off it sounds as if it was not merely eating too much that was the matter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AUSTYN'S GOSPEL "He did not see the ghost, you say; he only felt it?
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