Chapter 3 of The Chauffeur and the Chaperon is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Chauffeur and the Chaperon is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I hope there won't be too much," said I. "I like tall men," remarked Phil, dreamily. Then she looked at her watch. "It's five minutes to four. He ought to be here soon."
Chapter 3 of The Chauffeur and the Chaperon is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “"It's five minutes to four.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “"It's five minutes to four.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “"I hope there won't be too much," said I.”
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “"It's five minutes to four.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “He ought to be here soon."”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “"I like tall men," remarked Phil, dreamily.”
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “"I like tall men," remarked Phil, dreamily.”
look attentively
From this reading “Then she looked at her watch.”
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then she looked at her watch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I hope there won't be too much," said I.
in a dreamy manner
From this reading "I like tall men," remarked Phil, dreamily.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "It's five minutes to four.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "It's five minutes to four.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ought to be here soon."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then she looked at her watch.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He ought to be here soon."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope there won't be too much," said I.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope there won't be too much," said I.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's five minutes to four.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I like tall men," remarked Phil, dreamily.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then she looked at her watch.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I like tall men," remarked Phil, dreamily.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "It's five minutes to four.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I hope there won't be too much," said I.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He ought to be here soon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I like tall men," remarked Phil, dreamily.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I like tall men," remarked Phil, dreamily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope there won't be too much," said I.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she looked at her watch.
in the near future
From this reading He ought to be here soon."
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "I like tall men," remarked Phil, dreamily.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she looked at her watch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I hope there won't be too much," said I.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's five minutes to four.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I hope there won't be too much," said I.
look attentively
From this reading Then she looked at her watch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope there won't be too much," said I.
Chapter 3 of The Chauffeur and the Chaperon by C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson holds 425 sentences, grouped into 85 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 425 sentences of The Chauffeur and the Chaperon, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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