Chapter 6 of Lad: A Dog is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Lad: A Dog is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LOST! Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire. Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life? I don't mean the most gloomily tragic, but the saddest?" A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
Chapter 6 of Lad: A Dog is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading “Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.”
past form of “cite” — make reference to
From this reading “A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.”
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading “Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?”
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading “A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.”
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading “A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.”
-ing form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading “A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.”
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading “Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?”
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.”
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In this reading “Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?”
at or in the front
In this reading “Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.”
In this reading “A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.”
In this reading “Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?”
In this reading “Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.”
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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 Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
later than; following
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't mean the most gloomily tragic, but the saddest?"
past form of “cite” — make reference to
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't mean the most gloomily tragic, but the saddest?"
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?
start firing a weapon
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
with gloom
From this reading I don't mean the most gloomily tragic, but the saddest?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't mean the most gloomily tragic, but the saddest?"
in an idle manner
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I don't mean the most gloomily tragic, but the saddest?"
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
the force of workers available
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I don't mean the most gloomily tragic, but the saddest?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
-ing form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?
a person, without saying who
From this reading Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading I don't mean the most gloomily tragic, but the saddest?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Someone asked: "What is the saddest sight in everyday life?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Four of us were discussing abstract themes, idly, as men will, after a good dinner and in front of a country-house fire.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A frivolous member of the fireside group cited a helpless man between two quarreling women.
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