Chapter 4 of Mike is here in full — 377 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Mike is here in full — 377 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike. Then he began to be equal to it. In times of excitement one thinks rapidly and clearly. The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt. And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.
Chapter 4 of Mike is here in full — 377 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading “And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.”
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading “IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.”
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
From this reading “The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.”
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading “IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.”
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading “IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.”
English writer (1925-1994)
From this reading “And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.”
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading “The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.”
English architect (1746-1813)
From this reading “The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.”
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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 IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In times of excitement one thinks rapidly and clearly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then he began to be equal to it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then he began to be equal to it.
without doubt or question
From this reading In times of excitement one thinks rapidly and clearly.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Then he began to be equal to it.
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In times of excitement one thinks rapidly and clearly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he began to be equal to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he began to be equal to it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
most important element
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
a particular point in time
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In times of excitement one thinks rapidly and clearly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In times of excitement one thinks rapidly and clearly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
with speed
From this reading In times of excitement one thinks rapidly and clearly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he began to be equal to it.
a special situation
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading In times of excitement one thinks rapidly and clearly.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In times of excitement one thinks rapidly and clearly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he began to be equal to it.
English writer (1925-1994)
From this reading And at the same time, he must keep Mr. Wain from coming to the dormitory.
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A TIGHT CORNER IS EVADED For a moment the situation paralysed Mike.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
English architect (1746-1813)
From this reading The main point, the kernel of the whole thing, was that he must get into the garden somehow, and warn Wyatt.
Chapter 4 of Mike by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 377 sentences, grouped into 76 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 4 holds 377 sentences of Mike, unabridged, divided into 76 reading sections.
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