Chapter 30 of Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 30 of Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET." "It's very odd." "Very." "And scarcely polite," suggested Mr. Mole. "Well, scarcely."
Chapter 30 of Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading “OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."”
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading “OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."”
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."”
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading “OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."”
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading “"And scarcely polite," suggested Mr. Mole.”
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading “OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."”
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading “OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."”
morally reprehensible
From this reading “OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."”
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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 OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
imprisonment (especially for a long time)
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
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From this reading "It's very odd."
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "And scarcely polite," suggested Mr. Mole.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
not divisible by two
From this reading "It's very odd."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading "And scarcely polite," suggested Mr. Mole.
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
only a very short time before
From this reading "And scarcely polite," suggested Mr. Mole.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "And scarcely polite," suggested Mr. Mole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
precisely as stated
From this reading "It's very odd."
morally reprehensible
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, scarcely."
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading OUR FRIENDS IN DURANCE VILE--A STROKE FOR LIBERTY--THE PRISONERS' PLOT--MOLE IS PRESCRIBED FOR--A FRIEND IN NEED--HOPES AND MISGIVINGS--"OLD WET BLANKET."
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