Chapter V
Chapter 5 of Dorrien of Cranston is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"My property!" "Yes. It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised. "Oh--ah! I see.
Dorrien of Cranston
Chapter V
Chapter 5 of Dorrien of Cranston is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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"My
property!"
"Yes.
It
is
a
part
of
Cranston,"
answered
Olive,
looking
surprised.
"Oh--ah!
I
see.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Dorrien of Cranston
Chapter V
Chapter 5 of Dorrien of Cranston is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
"My
property!"
/maɪ ˈprɑːpərti/
Line 2
"Yes.
/jes/
Line 3
It
is
a
part
of
Cranston,"
answered
Olive,
looking
surprised.
Line 4
"Oh--ah!
Line 5
I
see.
/aɪ siː/
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.”
Olive
adjective
US /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading “It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.”
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “"My property!"”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I see.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.”
an affirmative
From this reading “"Yes.”
Word partnerships in these lines
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All words in this reading · 17
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.
ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh--ah!
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.
Cranston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I see.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My property!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh--ah!
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "My property!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It is a part of Cranston," answered Olive, looking surprised.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes.
Chapter 5 of Dorrien of Cranston by Bertram Mitford holds 396 sentences, grouped into 80 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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- Dorrien
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- Cranston
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