Chapter 13 of Mortmain is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Mortmain is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Hang it! You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort. "Nonsense! I was writing about Nelson!" Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
Chapter 13 of Mortmain is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading “Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.”
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
From this reading “Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.”
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading “Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.”
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading “I was writing about Nelson!"”
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading “You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.”
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading “You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.”
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading “You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.”
held in check with difficulty
From this reading “Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.”
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move in order to make room for someone for something
In this reading “Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.”
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.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was writing about Nelson!"
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading "Hang it!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was writing about Nelson!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Hang it!
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading I was writing about Nelson!"
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading "Nonsense!
in the near future
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was writing about Nelson!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Rogers smothered an ejaculation more forcible than elegant, but his annoyance seemed presently to give way to amusement, and he laughed heartily.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I was writing about Nelson!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You did yourself, in your letter to me," came Rogers's retort.
Chapter 13 of Mortmain by Arthur Cheney Train holds 420 sentences, grouped into 84 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 13 holds 420 sentences of Mortmain, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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