Chapter XIV
Chapter 14 of Sam in the Suburbs is here in full — 391 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Say on,” said Sam. “In private, I mean. You don’t mind, Kay?” “Not a bit. I’ll go in and order tea.”
Sam in the Suburbs
Chapter XIV
Chapter 14 of Sam in the Suburbs is here in full — 391 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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“Say
on,”
said
Sam.
“In
private,
I
mean.
You
don’t
mind,
Kay?”
“Not
a
bit.
I’ll
go
in
and
order
tea.”
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Sam in the Suburbs
Chapter XIV
Chapter 14 of Sam in the Suburbs is here in full — 391 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/78 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
“Say
on,”
said
Sam.
/seɪ ɑːn sed sæm/
Line 2
“In
private,
I
mean.
/ɪn ˈpraɪvət aɪ miːn/
Line 3
You
don’t
mind,
Kay?”
Line 4
“Not
a
bit.
/nɑːt ə bɪt/
Line 5
I’ll
go
in
and
order
tea.”
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading ““Not a bit.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading ““In private, I mean.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “You don’t mind, Kay?””
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “I’ll go in and order tea.””
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading ““In private, I mean.”
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading ““Say on,” said Sam.”
express in words
From this reading ““Say on,” said Sam.”
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading “I’ll go in and order tea.””
Word partnerships in these lines
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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 “Not a bit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I’ll go in and order tea.”
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “Not a bit.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You don’t mind, Kay?”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I’ll go in and order tea.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “In private, I mean.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’ll go in and order tea.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In private, I mean.
Kay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You don’t mind, Kay?”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “In private, I mean.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You don’t mind, Kay?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not a bit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Say on,” said Sam.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I’ll go in and order tea.”
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “In private, I mean.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Say on,” said Sam.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “Say on,” said Sam.
express in words
From this reading “Say on,” said Sam.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I’ll go in and order tea.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You don’t mind, Kay?”
Chapter 14 of Sam in the Suburbs by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 391 sentences, grouped into 79 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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