Chapter 16 of Odd made even is here in full — 220 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of Odd made even is here in full — 220 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice. BEN JONSON. Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride. She would "pretend" no longer with him. "You carry it too far, Jossy.
Chapter 16 of Odd made even is here in full — 220 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “BEN JONSON.”
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading “Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.”
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading “Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.”
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading “Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.”
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading “BEN JONSON.”
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading “Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.”
a large indefinite number
From this reading “Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.”
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading “She would "pretend" no longer with him.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.”
In this reading “Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.”
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.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN JONSON.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "You carry it too far, Jossy.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "You carry it too far, Jossy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.
set up or found
From this reading Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She would "pretend" no longer with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You carry it too far, Jossy.
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading BEN JONSON.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.
for more time
From this reading She would "pretend" no longer with him.
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
a large indefinite number
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
not any; not one
From this reading She would "pretend" no longer with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading She would "pretend" no longer with him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would "pretend" no longer with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You carry it too far, Jossy.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jossy had found Betty very dull for the rest of their ride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She would "pretend" no longer with him.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Molly's Invitation True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would "pretend" no longer with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You carry it too far, Jossy.
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Chapter 16 holds 220 sentences of Odd made even, unabridged, divided into 44 reading sections.
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