Chapter 23 of Martin Chuzzlewit is here in full — 464 sentences across 93 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of Martin Chuzzlewit is here in full — 464 sentences across 93 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
‘Indeed I might. Quite true. I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff. ‘I hope so,’ returned old Martin. ‘I think she deserves it.’
Chapter 23 of Martin Chuzzlewit is here in full — 464 sentences across 93 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading “‘I think she deserves it.’”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “‘Indeed I might.”
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “‘I hope so,’ returned old Martin.”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “‘I hope so,’ returned old Martin.”
express in speech
From this reading “I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Quite true.”
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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 I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
dearly loved
From this reading I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading ‘I think she deserves it.’
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Indeed I might.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading ‘Indeed I might.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘I think she deserves it.’
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading ‘I hope so,’ returned old Martin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading ‘Indeed I might.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ‘I hope so,’ returned old Martin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite true.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ‘I hope so,’ returned old Martin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘I think she deserves it.’
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘I hope so,’ returned old Martin.
express in speech
From this reading I might speak of her as a dear, dear friend, I hope?’ observed Mr Pecksniff.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ‘I think she deserves it.’
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Quite true.
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