Chapter 9 of Kenny is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Kenny is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios. Adam Craig was a torment of another caliber. He claimed the evenings of his guest. Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day. It sapped his powers of resistance.
Chapter 9 of Kenny is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a degree or grade of excellence or worth
From this reading “Adam Craig was a torment of another caliber.”
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading “He claimed the evenings of his guest.”
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading “Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.”
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “He claimed the evenings of his guest.”
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading “Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.”
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading “It sapped his powers of resistance.”
inflected form of “sap” — deplete
From this reading “It sapped his powers of resistance.”
unbearable physical pain
From this reading “ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.”
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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 Adam Craig was a torment of another caliber.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Adam Craig was a torment of another caliber.
a degree or grade of excellence or worth
From this reading Adam Craig was a torment of another caliber.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading He claimed the evenings of his guest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He claimed the evenings of his guest.
intense or sharp
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He claimed the evenings of his guest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He claimed the evenings of his guest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It sapped his powers of resistance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It sapped his powers of resistance.
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading It sapped his powers of resistance.
inflected form of “sap” — deplete
From this reading It sapped his powers of resistance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He claimed the evenings of his guest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
unbearable physical pain
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adam Craig was a torment of another caliber.
(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 Kenny knew too well for his own peace of mind the pitiful diversions of the old man's day.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ADAM CRAIG Joan, Kenny called his torment of delight in days that were exquisite intaglios.
Chapter 9 of Kenny by Leona Dalrymple holds 72 sentences, grouped into 15 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 9 holds 72 sentences of Kenny, unabridged, divided into 15 reading sections.
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