Chapter 5 of Leaves from a Field Note-Book is here in full — 443 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Leaves from a Field Note-Book is here in full — 443 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
(1) A button of the Welsh Fusiliers. (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground. (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent. (4) A knife. (5) Several pieces of string.
Chapter 5 of Leaves from a Field Note-Book is here in full — 443 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading “(3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.”
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading “(1) A button of the Welsh Fusiliers.”
of metal e.g.
From this reading “(3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.”
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading “(3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.”
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading “(2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.”
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading “(3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.”
past form of “requisition” — make a formal request for official services
From this reading “(2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.”
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading “(1) A button of the Welsh Fusiliers.”
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From this reading (1) A button of the Welsh Fusiliers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (4) A knife.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (5) Several pieces of string.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (1) A button of the Welsh Fusiliers.
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading (1) A button of the Welsh Fusiliers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
of metal e.g.
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (1) A button of the Welsh Fusiliers.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading (4) A knife.
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
engage in
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (1) A button of the Welsh Fusiliers.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading (5) Several pieces of string.
on the contrary
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
past form of “requisition” — make a formal request for official services
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading (5) Several pieces of string.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading (2) Some dozen cartridge-cases from a Lewis machine-gun requisitioned by Peter from the Flying-Ground.
a lightweight cord
From this reading (5) Several pieces of string.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (1) A button of the Welsh Fusiliers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading (1) A button of the Welsh Fusiliers.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading (3) A miniature aeroplane--the wings rather crumpled as though the aviator had been forced to make a hurried descent.
Chapter 5 of Leaves from a Field Note-Book by J. H. (John Hartman) Morgan holds 443 sentences, grouped into 89 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 443 sentences of Leaves from a Field Note-Book, unabridged, divided into 89 reading sections.
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