Chapter 30 of Richard Dare's Venture is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 30 of Richard Dare's Venture is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TOM CLOVER'S STATEMENT. The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled. "What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong. "No one dead, I hope." "No, not as bad as that," replied Richard faintly; "but bad enough.
Chapter 30 of Richard Dare's Venture is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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exhale hard
From this reading “The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.”
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading “The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.”
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading “The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.”
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading “"No, not as bad as that," replied Richard faintly; "but bad enough.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong.”
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading “The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.”
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading “The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.”
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “TOM CLOVER'S STATEMENT.”
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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 news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "No, not as bad as that," replied Richard faintly; "but bad enough.
exhale hard
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No, not as bad as that," replied Richard faintly; "but bad enough.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM CLOVER'S STATEMENT.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "No one dead, I hope."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "No, not as bad as that," replied Richard faintly; "but bad enough.
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading "No, not as bad as that," replied Richard faintly; "but bad enough.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "No one dead, I hope."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No one dead, I hope."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
not any; not one
From this reading "No one dead, I hope."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, not as bad as that," replied Richard faintly; "but bad enough.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No one dead, I hope."
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, not as bad as that," replied Richard faintly; "but bad enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading TOM CLOVER'S STATEMENT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
male cat
From this reading TOM CLOVER'S STATEMENT.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The news from Mossvale was certainly a cruel blow to Richard, and, as he read the letter written by his sister Nancy, his cheeks paled.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "What is it?" asked Frank, seeing that something was wrong.
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