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"I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume. "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing. You're men and must judge for yourselves. But Isabel is different. I have a good mind to put my foot down once and for all.
Chapter 14 of Nightfall is here in full — 461 sentences across 93 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading “"I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.”
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading “"I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.”
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “You're men and must judge for yourselves.”
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “"I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.”
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading “"I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.”
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “"I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.”
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “"If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.”
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading “You're men and must judge for yourselves.”
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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 do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You're men and must judge for yourselves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Isabel is different.
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But Isabel is different.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I have a good mind to put my foot down once and for all.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I have a good mind to put my foot down once and for all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You're men and must judge for yourselves.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I have a good mind to put my foot down once and for all.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a good mind to put my foot down once and for all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Isabel is different.
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From this reading But Isabel is different.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading You're men and must judge for yourselves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
the force of workers available
From this reading You're men and must judge for yourselves.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I have a good mind to put my foot down once and for all.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You're men and must judge for yourselves.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have a good mind to put my foot down once and for all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
on one occasion
From this reading I have a good mind to put my foot down once and for all.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I have a good mind to put my foot down once and for all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
express in words
From this reading "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
up to a particular time
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I do not like all this running about to places of amusement," said Mr. Stafford, rumpling up his curls till they stood on end in a plume.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you or Rowsley were to visit a theatre I should say nothing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're men and must judge for yourselves.
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading You're men and must judge for yourselves.
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