Chapter 12 of Cheap Jack Zita is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Cheap Jack Zita is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ON BONE RUNNERS 'Heigh! Cheap Jack girl!' Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun. The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains. God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
Chapter 12 of Cheap Jack Zita is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading “The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.”
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading “God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.”
plural of “drain” — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
From this reading “The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.”
plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading “The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.”
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading “Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.”
past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting
From this reading “The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.”
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading “God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.”
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading “ON BONE RUNNERS 'Heigh!”
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In this reading “Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.”
In this reading “God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.”
In this reading “Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.”
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.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading ON BONE RUNNERS 'Heigh!
plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Cheap Jack girl!'
without stop or interruption
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
plural of “drain” — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
a young female
From this reading Cheap Jack girl!'
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON BONE RUNNERS 'Heigh!
past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Cheap Jack girl!'
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BONE RUNNERS 'Heigh!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
above and across; more than
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading ON BONE RUNNERS 'Heigh!
express in words
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The November frost had continued, and canals and rivers were iced over as well as dykes and drains.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
at the time that
From this reading God's plough was in the soil—that is what country folk say when the frost cuts deep into the earth.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zita was out enjoying the crisp, frosty air, on the frozen soil, sparkling under the winter sun.
Chapter 12 of Cheap Jack Zita by S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould holds 153 sentences, grouped into 31 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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