Chapter 4 of Denis Dent: A Novel is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Denis Dent: A Novel is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst. He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice. "Nan! Nan!" he yelled. "Miss Merridew!
Chapter 4 of Denis Dent: A Novel is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading “LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.”
your grandmother
From this reading “"Nan!”
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading “LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.”
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading “LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.”
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading “He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice.”
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading “He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice.”
not seen or perceived
From this reading “LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Nan!" he yelled.”
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In this reading “LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.”
In this reading “LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
set up or found
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
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From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Merridew!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Merridew!
a form of address for a man
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
your grandmother
From this reading "Nan!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice.
cut with a saw
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
not seen or perceived
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice.
at the time that
From this reading He was relieved when the shipwrecked sailor raised his voice.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Mr. Kitto saw the ragged figure shoot from the cave as though propelled by some unseen power within; and for one second he imagined the worst.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Nan!" he yelled.
Chapter 4 of Denis Dent: A Novel by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung holds 110 sentences, grouped into 22 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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