Chapter 11 of Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"The flies never trouble me," said the Saw-Horse. "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass." "It is not necessary for me to eat," observed the Sawhorse. "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly. "I have no need to breathe," returned the other.
Chapter 11 of Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading “"I have no need to breathe," returned the other.”
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “"Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.”
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading “"Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.”
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading “"Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.”
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading “"Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.”
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading “"The flies never trouble me," said the Saw-Horse.”
bite off very small pieces
From this reading “"And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."”
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading “"Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.”
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in addition
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading "I have no need to breathe," returned the other.
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
take in solid food
From this reading "It is not necessary for me to eat," observed the Sawhorse.
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading "The flies never trouble me," said the Saw-Horse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is not necessary for me to eat," observed the Sawhorse.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have no need to breathe," returned the other.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not necessary for me to eat," observed the Sawhorse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not necessary for me to eat," observed the Sawhorse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The flies never trouble me," said the Saw-Horse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
absolutely essential
From this reading "It is not necessary for me to eat," observed the Sawhorse.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I have no need to breathe," returned the other.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "The flies never trouble me," said the Saw-Horse.
bite off very small pieces
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no need to breathe," returned the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not necessary for me to eat," observed the Sawhorse.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "It is not necessary for me to eat," observed the Sawhorse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I have no need to breathe," returned the other.
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading "Also examine my broad chest, which enables me to draw deep, full breaths," said Jim, proudly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I have no need to breathe," returned the other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The flies never trouble me," said the Saw-Horse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The flies never trouble me," said the Saw-Horse.
a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
From this reading "It is not necessary for me to eat," observed the Sawhorse.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The flies never trouble me," said the Saw-Horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is not necessary for me to eat," observed the Sawhorse.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "The flies never trouble me," said the Saw-Horse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And notice my great strong teeth, with which I nibble the grass."
Chapter 11 of Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum holds 206 sentences, grouped into 42 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 11 holds 206 sentences of Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.
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