Chapter 3 of Shallow Soil is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Shallow Soil is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again. Ole Henriksen looked at him. "Do you mean me?" he asked. "Of course, I mean you, certainly I do! Haven't you attended college?
Chapter 3 of Shallow Soil is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “"Do you mean me?" he asked.”
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading “Haven't you attended college?”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “"Of course, I mean you, certainly I do!”
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading “"Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “"Of course, I mean you, certainly I do!”
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading “"Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “"Do you mean me?" he asked.”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “"Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
anew
From this reading "Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you mean me?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ole Henriksen looked at him.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Haven't you attended college?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Of course, I mean you, certainly I do!
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading "Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, I mean you, certainly I do!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean me?" he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haven't you attended college?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you mean me?" he asked.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ole Henriksen looked at him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ole Henriksen looked at him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course, I mean you, certainly I do!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ole Henriksen looked at him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you mean me?" he asked.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean me?" he asked.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course, I mean you, certainly I do!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ole Henriksen looked at him.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean me?" he asked.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your health, Mr. College Man!" shouted Gregersen again.
Chapter 3 of Shallow Soil by Knut Hamsun holds 399 sentences, grouped into 80 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.
Chapter 3 holds 399 sentences of Shallow Soil, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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