Chapter 5 of In Her Own Right is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 5 of In Her Own Right is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Then suppose you find it for me." "I'll do it with----" He stopped. "Do you mean it isn't there?" he exclaimed. "It isn't there!" said Macloud, holding up the coat. Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
Chapter 5 of In Her Own Right is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading “Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!”
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading “"It isn't there!" said Macloud, holding up the coat.”
make void or empty of contents
From this reading “Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!”
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading “Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!”
the act of retaining something
From this reading “"It isn't there!" said Macloud, holding up the coat.”
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!”
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!”
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading “Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!”
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 front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "It isn't there!" said Macloud, holding up the coat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I'll do it with----" He stopped.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Do you mean it isn't there?" he exclaimed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Then suppose you find it for me."
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then suppose you find it for me."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll do it with----" He stopped.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "It isn't there!" said Macloud, holding up the coat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll do it with----" He stopped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you mean it isn't there?" he exclaimed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Then suppose you find it for me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It isn't there!" said Macloud, holding up the coat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Then suppose you find it for me."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean it isn't there?" he exclaimed.
not any; not one
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It isn't there!" said Macloud, holding up the coat.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "I'll do it with----" He stopped.
express a supposition
From this reading "Then suppose you find it for me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It isn't there!" said Macloud, holding up the coat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then suppose you find it for me."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Do you mean it isn't there?" he exclaimed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It isn't there!" said Macloud, holding up the coat.
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading Croyden's fingers flew to the breast pocket--empty! to the other pockets--no wallet!
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll do it with----" He stopped.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then suppose you find it for me."
Chapter 5 of In Her Own Right by John Reed Scott holds 433 sentences, grouped into 87 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 5 holds 433 sentences of In Her Own Right, unabridged, divided into 87 reading sections.
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