Chapter 9 of Nedra is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Nedra is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MR. RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied. As they left the saloon he said: "Let's take a turn on deck, Grace." "Won't you include me?" asked Veath.
Chapter 9 of Nedra is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.”
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading “RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.”
joyously unrestrained
From this reading “RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.”
in a gay manner
From this reading “RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.”
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading “RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.”
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading “"Won't you include me?" asked Veath.”
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “As they left the saloon he said:”
in a strange manner
From this reading “RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.”
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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 "Let's take a turn on deck, Grace."
in addition
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they left the saloon he said:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Won't you include me?" asked Veath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Let's take a turn on deck, Grace."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
joyously unrestrained
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
in a gay manner
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Let's take a turn on deck, Grace."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they left the saloon he said:
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From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading "Won't you include me?" asked Veath.
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As they left the saloon he said:
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From this reading "Let's take a turn on deck, Grace."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Won't you include me?" asked Veath.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Let's take a turn on deck, Grace."
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As they left the saloon he said:
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading As they left the saloon he said:
filled with satisfaction
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
in a strange manner
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
carry out
From this reading "Let's take a turn on deck, Grace."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As they left the saloon he said:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they left the saloon he said:
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Let's take a turn on deck, Grace."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
which person or people
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT At dinner Hugh was strangely exuberant, jesting gaily and exchanging rare witticisms with Veath, who also appeared immensely satisfied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Won't you include me?" asked Veath.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Won't you include me?" asked Veath.
Chapter 9 of Nedra by George Barr McCutcheon holds 142 sentences, grouped into 29 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 9 holds 142 sentences of Nedra, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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