Chapter 10 of Spring Days is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Spring Days is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I think you are mistaken about Charlie. I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you. It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home. I don't know what father will think.” “No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.
Chapter 10 of Spring Days is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.”
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading “I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading ““No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.”
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.”
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading ““I think you are mistaken about Charlie.”
make a promise or commitment
From this reading ““No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.”
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading ““No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.”
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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 I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I think you are mistaken about Charlie.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
anew
From this reading “No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I think you are mistaken about Charlie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think you are mistaken about Charlie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know what father will think.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I don't know what father will think.”
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
a young female
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think you are mistaken about Charlie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know what father will think.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading “I think you are mistaken about Charlie.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading “No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “No, before you go a step further you must promise me not to see that man again.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
carry out
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think you are mistaken about Charlie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
precisely as stated
From this reading I admit that a man is often a better judge than a girl; and as for you, Frank, I am sure I am very fond of you.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is very good of you to take such interest in me--but we must get home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I don't know what father will think.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I don't know what father will think.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I think you are mistaken about Charlie.
Chapter 10 of Spring Days by George Moore holds 402 sentences, grouped into 81 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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