Chapter 6 of Peter and Wendy is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of Peter and Wendy is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees. 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy. Peter will be so pleased with me.' Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding. The others did not hear her.
Chapter 6 of Peter and Wendy is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/43 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading “THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.”
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading “Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.”
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading “THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.”
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading “Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.”
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading “Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.”
above your head; in the sky
From this reading “Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.”
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading “'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.”
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading “Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.”
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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In this reading “Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.”
In this reading “'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.”
In this reading “Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.”
In this reading “Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.”
In this reading “THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.”
In this reading “THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.”
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 THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Peter will be so pleased with me.'
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The others did not hear her.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The others did not hear her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The others did not hear her.
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter will be so pleased with me.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The others did not hear her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The others did not hear her.
above and across; more than
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter will be so pleased with me.'
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Peter will be so pleased with me.'
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Peter will be so pleased with me.'
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading Overhead Tinker Bell shouted 'Silly ass!' and darted into hiding.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
at the time that
From this reading THE LITTLE HOUSE Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Peter will be so pleased with me.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter will be so pleased with me.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You are too late,' he cried proudly, 'I have shot the Wendy.
Chapter 6 of Peter and Wendy by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie holds 218 sentences, grouped into 44 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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