Chapter 3 of David and the Phoenix is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of David and the Phoenix is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"And it's huge," the guest said, "simply huge. And brilliantly colored. For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating." David was listening now. Scientist?
Chapter 3 of David and the Phoenix is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 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.
with brightness
From this reading “And brilliantly colored.”
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “And brilliantly colored.”
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading “David was listening now.”
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading “For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating."”
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “"And it's huge," the guest said, "simply huge.”
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading “"And it's huge," the guest said, "simply huge.”
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “David was listening now.”
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading “For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating."”
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 For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And it's huge," the guest said, "simply huge.
with brightness
From this reading And brilliantly colored.
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading And brilliantly colored.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David was listening now.
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating."
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "And it's huge," the guest said, "simply huge.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "And it's huge," the guest said, "simply huge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And it's huge," the guest said, "simply huge.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating."
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading David was listening now.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading David was listening now.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And it's huge," the guest said, "simply huge.
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating."
and nothing more
From this reading "And it's huge," the guest said, "simply huge.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For a scientist like myself, it's more than fascinating."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And it's huge," the guest said, "simply huge.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading David was listening now.
Chapter 3 of David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd holds 452 sentences, grouped into 91 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 3 holds 452 sentences of David and the Phoenix, unabridged, divided into 91 reading sections.
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