Chapter 14 of Frank Fairlegh is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Frank Fairlegh is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“'You should also make no noise in the streets.' “'You may stay him.' “'Nay, by're lady, that I think he cannot.' “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him. His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
Chapter 14 of Frank Fairlegh is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having a broad or rounded end
From this reading “His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.”
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.”
an old word for “no”
From this reading ““'Nay, by're lady, that I think he cannot.'”
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading ““'You should also make no noise in the streets.'”
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading ““'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.”
plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading ““'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.”
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ““'You should also make no noise in the streets.'”
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading “His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.”
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in addition
From this reading “'You should also make no noise in the streets.'
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
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From this reading “'Nay, by're lady, that I think he cannot.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “'Nay, by're lady, that I think he cannot.'
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “'Nay, by're lady, that I think he cannot.'
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “'You may stay him.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “'Nay, by're lady, that I think he cannot.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “'You should also make no noise in the streets.'
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “'Nay, by're lady, that I think he cannot.'
engage in
From this reading “'You should also make no noise in the streets.'
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “'You may stay him.'
an old word for “no”
From this reading “'Nay, by're lady, that I think he cannot.'
not any; not one
From this reading “'You should also make no noise in the streets.'
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “'You should also make no noise in the streets.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
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From this reading “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “'You should also make no noise in the streets.'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “'You may stay him.'
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “'You should also make no noise in the streets.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “'Nay, by're lady, that I think he cannot.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “'You should also make no noise in the streets.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “'Nay, by're lady, that I think he cannot.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “'Five shillings to one on't with any man that knows the statutes, he may stay him.
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “'You should also make no noise in the streets.'
Chapter 14 of Frank Fairlegh by Frank E. (Frank Edward) Smedley holds 84 sentences, grouped into 17 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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