Chapter 1 of Gay Lawless is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Gay Lawless is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO. 1 CLIFFORD'S INN, TEMPLE BAR, E.C. "It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless. "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?" The man looked at his companion amusedly.
Chapter 1 of Gay Lawless is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an ancient city in southeastern Iran; destroyed by an earthquake in 2003
From this reading “_Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.”
without law or control
From this reading “"It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.”
undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading “_Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.”
leather from the skin of swine
From this reading “_Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.”
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “"It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.”
the seed of the cereal grass
From this reading “_Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.”
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading “_Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.”
a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration
From this reading “_Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.”
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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “The man looked at his companion amusedly.”
rise to one's feet
In this reading “"I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"”
In this reading “"It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.”
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From this reading 1 CLIFFORD'S INN, TEMPLE BAR, E.C.
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From this reading The man looked at his companion amusedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The man looked at his companion amusedly.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
an ancient city in southeastern Iran; destroyed by an earthquake in 2003
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading 1 CLIFFORD'S INN, TEMPLE BAR, E.C.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading 1 CLIFFORD'S INN, TEMPLE BAR, E.C.
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From this reading "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"
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From this reading 1 CLIFFORD'S INN, TEMPLE BAR, E.C.
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
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From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The man looked at his companion amusedly.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.
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From this reading "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading 1 CLIFFORD'S INN, TEMPLE BAR, E.C.
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From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"
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From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
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From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man looked at his companion amusedly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading 1 CLIFFORD'S INN, TEMPLE BAR, E.C.
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From this reading "It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.
and nothing more
From this reading "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"
without law or control
From this reading "It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The man looked at his companion amusedly.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
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From this reading "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man looked at his companion amusedly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
leather from the skin of swine
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.
the seed of the cereal grass
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading 1 CLIFFORD'S INN, TEMPLE BAR, E.C.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"
a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration
From this reading _Author of "Comin' thro' the Rye," "Pigskin and Petticoat," "Bam Wildfire," "Griff of Griffithscourt," "Love, the Thief," etc._ LONDON STANLEY PAUL & CO.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "It's the prettiest sport in the world," declared Gay Lawless.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think Mr. Mackrell _just_ got up, don't you, Chris?"
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