Chapter 14 of From the Valley of the Missing is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of From the Valley of the Missing is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it. "Don't--don't!" she cried brokenly. "Don't you never touch me, never--never! I don't want you to! Let me go now, please."
Chapter 14 of From the Valley of the Missing is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 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.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “"Don't--don't!" she cried brokenly.”
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading “Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.”
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading “Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Let me go now, please."”
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading “Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.”
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.”
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “"Don't you never touch me, never--never!”
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.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't--don't!" she cried brokenly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Don't--don't!" she cried brokenly.
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't--don't!" she cried brokenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Let me go now, please."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't want you to!
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me go now, please."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't you never touch me, never--never!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Don't you never touch me, never--never!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Let me go now, please."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Let me go now, please."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't--don't!" she cried brokenly.
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I don't want you to!
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "Don't you never touch me, never--never!
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I don't want you to!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Brimbecomb threw out an arm with an impetuous swing; but Fledra darted under it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you never touch me, never--never!
Chapter 14 of From the Valley of the Missing by Grace Miller White holds 408 sentences, grouped into 82 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.
Chapter 14 holds 408 sentences of From the Valley of the Missing, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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