Chapter 20 of Crown and Sceptre: A West Country Story is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of Crown and Sceptre: A West Country Story is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Samson!" cried Fred, joyously. "I did not think of that. Come along." "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash. Just think a bit."
Chapter 20 of Crown and Sceptre: A West Country Story is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Come along."”
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “Just think a bit."”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “"Samson!" cried Fred, joyously.”
a boy or man
From this reading “"Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.”
a particular point in time
From this reading “"Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.”
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading “"Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.”
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading “"Samson!" cried Fred, joyously.”
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “"Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.”
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 "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Come along."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Just think a bit."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come along."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Samson!" cried Fred, joyously.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not think of that.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Samson!" cried Fred, joyously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did not think of that.
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading "Samson!" cried Fred, joyously.
and nothing more
From this reading Just think a bit."
a boy or man
From this reading "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I did not think of that.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I did not think of that.
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading "Samson!" cried Fred, joyously.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop a moment, my lad; don't let's do nothing rash.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I did not think of that.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I did not think of that.
Chapter 20 of Crown and Sceptre: A West Country Story by George Manville Fenn holds 401 sentences, grouped into 81 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 20 holds 401 sentences of Crown and Sceptre: A West Country Story, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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