Chapter 23 of Dick Chester is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of Dick Chester is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles. "Where's my cousin?" he cried. "Everybody's mad!" "Are you bitten?" Giles enquired.
Chapter 23 of Dick Chester is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading “"Are you bitten?"”
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “"Where's my cousin?" he cried.”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.”
plural of “finish” — a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading “HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.”
roused to anger
From this reading “"Everybody's mad!"”
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading “HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.”
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading “HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.”
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.”
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pile up (debts or scores)
In this reading “HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.”
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you bitten?"
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading "Are you bitten?"
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Where's my cousin?" he cried.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Where's my cousin?" he cried.
someone who is a detective
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Giles enquired.
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From this reading "Everybody's mad!"
plural of “finish” — a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where's my cousin?" he cried.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
roused to anger
From this reading "Everybody's mad!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Where's my cousin?" he cried.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
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 HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HER LADYSHIP FINISHES HER STORY Dick, racing down the passage, ran up against Giles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Where's my cousin?" he cried.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you bitten?"
Chapter 23 of Dick Chester by G. I. (Grace Isabelle) Whitham holds 128 sentences, grouped into 26 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 23 holds 128 sentences of Dick Chester, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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