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Chapter 1 of The Coil of Carne is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
RODERIC DUNKERLEY, B.A., B.D. "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_." _Intra, page_ 53. "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_." _Intra, page_ 66.
Chapter 1 of The Coil of Carne is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “"_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."”
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading “"_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."”
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “"_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."”
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “"_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."”
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “"_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."”
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From this reading _Intra, page_ 53.
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From this reading _Intra, page_ 66.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RODERIC DUNKERLEY, B.A., B.D.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading RODERIC DUNKERLEY, B.A., B.D.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading RODERIC DUNKERLEY, B.A., B.D.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RODERIC DUNKERLEY, B.A., B.D.
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
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From this reading _Intra, page_ 53.
engage in
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
the force of workers available
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading _Intra, page_ 53.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RODERIC DUNKERLEY, B.A., B.D.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "_By God's help we will make men of them, the rest we must trust to Providence_."
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_And what are you eager for, Mr. Eager?_" "_Men, women, and children--bodies and souls_."
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