Chapter 17 of Squire Arden is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of Squire Arden is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers. “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about? Which? Love, or croquet, or the Pimpernels?” “Neither,” said Edgar, with a little impatience.
Chapter 17 of Squire Arden is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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relating to or included in a category or categories
From this reading ““Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.”
make right or correct
From this reading ““Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.”
drive away by hitting with one's ball
From this reading “Love, or croquet, or the Pimpernels?””
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading ““Neither,” said Edgar, with a little impatience.”
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading ““Neither,” said Edgar, with a little impatience.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading ““Neither,” said Edgar, with a little impatience.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ““That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading ““That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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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 “Neither,” said Edgar, with a little impatience.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.
relating to or included in a category or categories
From this reading “Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.
make right or correct
From this reading “Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.
drive away by hitting with one's ball
From this reading Love, or croquet, or the Pimpernels?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading “Neither,” said Edgar, with a little impatience.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading “Neither,” said Edgar, with a little impatience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?
and nothing more
From this reading “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Neither,” said Edgar, with a little impatience.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love, or croquet, or the Pimpernels?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “Neither,” said Edgar, with a little impatience.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Love, or croquet, or the Pimpernels?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love, or croquet, or the Pimpernels?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Love, or croquet, or the Pimpernels?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let us be correct and categorical,” said Dr. Somers.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Neither,” said Edgar, with a little impatience.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “That is just what you wanted to talk to me about?
Chapter 17 of Squire Arden by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant holds 120 sentences, grouped into 24 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 17 holds 120 sentences of Squire Arden, unabridged, divided into 24 reading sections.
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