Chapter 20 of Nicky-Nan, Reservist is here in full — 214 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of Nicky-Nan, Reservist is here in full — 214 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FAIRY GOLD. "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right." "You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver. I doubt your first, and your second I not only doubt but deny. So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
Chapter 20 of Nicky-Nan, Reservist is here in full — 214 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading “"You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.”
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading “I doubt your first, and your second I not only doubt but deny.”
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading “FAIRY GOLD.”
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."”
something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading “So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."”
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading “"You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.”
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “"You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.”
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading “So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I doubt your first, and your second I not only doubt but deny.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading "You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading I doubt your first, and your second I not only doubt but deny.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt your first, and your second I not only doubt but deny.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading FAIRY GOLD.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I doubt your first, and your second I not only doubt but deny.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
a person of German nationality
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
coins made of gold
From this reading FAIRY GOLD.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I doubt your first, and your second I not only doubt but deny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.
on one occasion
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
and nothing more
From this reading I doubt your first, and your second I not only doubt but deny.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
To recall to mind.
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I doubt your first, and your second I not only doubt but deny.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
during the time that
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading So far as I remember, I said the man was probably in German pay, while you insisted that he'd won the money in a lottery."
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you see, Mary-Martha, that for once in a way you were wrong and I was right."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're too fond of sweepin' statements, Charity Oliver.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I doubt your first, and your second I not only doubt but deny.
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