Chapter 16 of Dimbie and I—and Amelia is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of Dimbie and I—and Amelia is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FOREBODINGS I am very weary. In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired. Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days. I know not. But I do know that I am always tired.
Chapter 16 of Dimbie and I—and Amelia is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.”
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading “Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.”
show off
From this reading “In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.”
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading “Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.”
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading “Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.”
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.”
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading “FOREBODINGS I am very weary.”
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In this reading “In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.”
In this reading “In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.”
In this reading “Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.”
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.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But I do know that I am always tired.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading FOREBODINGS I am very weary.
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
show off
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I do know that I am always tired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I do know that I am always tired.
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOREBODINGS I am very weary.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FOREBODINGS I am very weary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know not.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
hard to endure
From this reading Perhaps the exertion of conciliating Peter, of trying to keep the peace between him and Amelia, has been too much for me these sultry days.
precisely as stated
From this reading FOREBODINGS I am very weary.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the old days, before my accident, it was my boast that I was never tired.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading FOREBODINGS I am very weary.
Chapter 16 of Dimbie and I—and Amelia by Mabel Barnes-Grundy holds 147 sentences, grouped into 30 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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