Chapter 3 of ODTAA: A novel is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of ODTAA: A novel is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city. “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites. The feeling is running very high.” “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order. I never saw such a set of ruffians in my life.
Chapter 3 of ODTAA: A novel is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh
From this reading ““I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.”
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading ““I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.”
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading ““I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.”
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading ““Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.”
plural of “red” — red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading ““Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.”
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.”
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading ““Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.”
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading ““Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.”
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In this reading “Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.”
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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 never saw such a set of ruffians in my life.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The feeling is running very high.”
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
an expression of greeting
From this reading Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The feeling is running very high.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The feeling is running very high.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I never saw such a set of ruffians in my life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I never saw such a set of ruffians in my life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never saw such a set of ruffians in my life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
plural of “red” — red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
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From this reading I never saw such a set of ruffians in my life.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The feeling is running very high.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
cut with a saw
From this reading I never saw such a set of ruffians in my life.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I never saw such a set of ruffians in my life.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I never saw such a set of ruffians in my life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
precisely as stated
From this reading The feeling is running very high.”
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
at the time that
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading “Precaution,” Mr. Weycock said; “the Reds, the present Government, are being threatened by the Whites.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Hi asked why so many soldiers were in the city.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “I should think it ought to run high,” Mr. Winter said, “when these gangs of cannibals are imported to keep order.
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