Chapter 3 of The Clicking of Cuthbert is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 3 of The Clicking of Cuthbert is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time. I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it. It is full of helpful hints." "James!" "Peter!"
Chapter 3 of The Clicking of Cuthbert is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.”
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading “It is full of helpful hints."”
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading “It is full of helpful hints."”
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading “"Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “"Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “"Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.”
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading “I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.”
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.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is full of helpful hints."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading It is full of helpful hints."
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading It is full of helpful hints."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is full of helpful hints."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is full of helpful hints."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
express in speech
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I've got Sandy MacBean's new book, and I think you ought to read it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Peter, old man," said James, "I've been meaning to speak to you about it for some time.
Chapter 3 of The Clicking of Cuthbert by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 428 sentences, grouped into 86 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 428 sentences of The Clicking of Cuthbert, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.
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