Chapter 9 of Dick, Marjorie and Fidge is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Dick, Marjorie and Fidge is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AT THE NORTH POLE. "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother. "I don't know," confessed Dick. "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said." "_Sprechen sie Deutsch?_" inquired the Walrus, with an encouraging smile.
Chapter 9 of Dick, Marjorie and Fidge is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “"I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."”
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “"I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."”
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading “"What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.”
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading “"I don't know," confessed Dick.”
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading “"_Sprechen sie Deutsch?_" inquired the Walrus, with an encouraging smile.”
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading “AT THE NORTH POLE.”
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading “"What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.”
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
From this reading “"I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."”
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-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "_Sprechen sie Deutsch?_" inquired the Walrus, with an encouraging smile.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE NORTH POLE.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I don't know," confessed Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Sprechen sie Deutsch?_" inquired the Walrus, with an encouraging smile.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "I don't know," confessed Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know," confessed Dick.
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading "_Sprechen sie Deutsch?_" inquired the Walrus, with an encouraging smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know," confessed Dick.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "_Sprechen sie Deutsch?_" inquired the Walrus, with an encouraging smile.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know," confessed Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading AT THE NORTH POLE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading AT THE NORTH POLE.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Sprechen sie Deutsch?_" inquired the Walrus, with an encouraging smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "_Sprechen sie Deutsch?_" inquired the Walrus, with an encouraging smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Sprechen sie Deutsch?_" inquired the Walrus, with an encouraging smile.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE NORTH POLE.
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What does he mean?" asked Marjorie, staring blankly at her brother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "_Sprechen sie Deutsch?_" inquired the Walrus, with an encouraging smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he went on, addressing the Walrus, "but I didn't quite hear what you said."
Chapter 9 of Dick, Marjorie and Fidge by G. E. (George Edward) Farrow holds 102 sentences, grouped into 21 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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