Chapter 6 of Penny Nichols and the Black Imp is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Penny Nichols and the Black Imp is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?" Mrs. Dillon questioned eagerly. "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage. "How fortunate you are to own such a picture." "I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.
Chapter 6 of Penny Nichols and the Black Imp is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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wanted intensely
From this reading “"I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.”
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading “"I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.”
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading “"I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.”
robbery at gunpoint
From this reading “A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"”
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading “"I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.”
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading “"Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.”
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading “"Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.”
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading “"Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.”
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.
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keep in mind for attention or consideration
In this reading “A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"”
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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 A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How fortunate you are to own such a picture."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
wanted intensely
From this reading "I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.
dearly loved
From this reading A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Dillon questioned eagerly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Mrs. Dillon questioned eagerly.
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading "I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "How fortunate you are to own such a picture."
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading "I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
robbery at gunpoint
From this reading A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How fortunate you are to own such a picture."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading "I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Dillon questioned eagerly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "How fortunate you are to own such a picture."
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "How fortunate you are to own such a picture."
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "I've always craved to possess a genuine masterpiece," Mrs. Dillon declared enthusiastically.
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mrs. Dillon questioned eagerly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "How fortunate you are to own such a picture."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Beautiful!" the guest praised, stepping back a pace that she might view the painting to better advantage.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A Holdup "Well, what do you think of it, my dear?"
Chapter 6 of Penny Nichols and the Black Imp by Joan Clark holds 180 sentences, grouped into 36 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.
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