Chapter 5 of Rookwood is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Rookwood is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Sir Ranulph here?" echoed Palmer, rising. "Angels and ministers!" exclaimed Small. "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected." "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you. Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.
Chapter 5 of Rookwood is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “"Angels and ministers!" exclaimed Small.”
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading “Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.”
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “"Sir Ranulph here?" echoed Palmer, rising.”
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.”
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “"Angels and ministers!" exclaimed Small.”
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading “"Sir Ranulph here?" echoed Palmer, rising.”
of or relating to the theater
From this reading “"Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."”
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading “"Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."”
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 "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Angels and ministers!" exclaimed Small.
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "Angels and ministers!" exclaimed Small.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you.
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
cause to lose one's composure
From this reading "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "Sir Ranulph here?" echoed Palmer, rising.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Angels and ministers!" exclaimed Small.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you.
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Sir Ranulph here?" echoed Palmer, rising.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Angels and ministers!" exclaimed Small.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading "Sir Ranulph here?" echoed Palmer, rising.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir Ranulph here?" echoed Palmer, rising.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Sir Ranulph here?" echoed Palmer, rising.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir Ranulph here?" echoed Palmer, rising.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Angels and ministers!" exclaimed Small.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.
of or relating to the theater
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Dr. Small, you will excuse the manner of my greeting; and you, Mr. Coates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Odsbodikins!" cried Titus, with a theatrical start; "this is more than I expected."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gentlemen," said Ranulph, "do not let my unexpected arrival here discompose you.
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Chapter 5 holds 409 sentences of Rookwood, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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