Chapter 34 of The Babbington case is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 34 of The Babbington case is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MYSTERY GROWS DEEPER. “What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy. “It is interesting, lad. Now, Timothy--is that your name?” “It is, sor.
Chapter 34 of The Babbington case is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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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 person who is in charge
From this reading ““What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.”
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “THE MYSTERY GROWS DEEPER.”
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “THE MYSTERY GROWS DEEPER.”
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading ““It is interesting, lad.”
a boy or man
From this reading ““It is interesting, lad.”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “THE MYSTERY GROWS DEEPER.”
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading ““What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.”
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading “Now, Timothy--is that your name?””
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “THE MYSTERY GROWS DEEPER.”
keep in mind for attention or consideration
In this reading ““What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.”
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.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE MYSTERY GROWS DEEPER.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE MYSTERY GROWS DEEPER.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “It is interesting, lad.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is interesting, lad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is interesting, lad.
a boy or man
From this reading “It is interesting, lad.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY GROWS DEEPER.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now, Timothy--is that your name?”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Timothy--is that your name?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading “What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is, sor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY GROWS DEEPER.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading Now, Timothy--is that your name?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you think of that, chief?” asked Patsy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, Timothy--is that your name?”
Chapter 34 of The Babbington case by Nicholas (House name) Carter holds 112 sentences, grouped into 23 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 34 holds 112 sentences of The Babbington case, unabridged, divided into 23 reading sections.
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