Chapter XX
Chapter 20 of Lively plays for live people is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LAND. Hold on, sir. You’re going too far. BULGER. I’ll go farther next trip.
Chapter 20 of Lively plays for live people is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Chapter XX
Chapter 20 of Lively plays for live people is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LAND. Hold on, sir. You’re going too far. BULGER. I’ll go farther next trip.
Chapter 20 of Lively plays for live people is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “You’re going too far.”
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading “I’ll go farther next trip.”
the act of departing
From this reading “You’re going too far.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Hold on, sir.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “LAND.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “I’ll go farther next trip.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “Hold on, sir.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “I’ll go farther next trip.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “I’ll go farther next trip.”
hold firmly
In this reading “Hold on, sir.”
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BULGER.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading You’re going too far.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading I’ll go farther next trip.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I’ll go farther next trip.
the act of departing
From this reading You’re going too far.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Hold on, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’ll go farther next trip.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading LAND.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I’ll go farther next trip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hold on, sir.
term of address for a man
From this reading Hold on, sir.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You’re going too far.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading I’ll go farther next trip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You’re going too far.
Chapter 20 of Lively plays for live people by Thomas S. (Thomas Stewart) Denison holds 396 sentences, grouped into 80 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 20 holds 396 sentences of Lively plays for live people, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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