Chapter 8 of The Crimson Azaleas: A Novel is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Crimson Azaleas: A Novel is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko. “Danjuro may go be hanged. I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.” “Ay, ay!” said Mac. “The man who will to Cupar maun to Cupar.
Chapter 8 of The Crimson Azaleas: A Novel is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading “THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.”
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading ““Danjuro may go be hanged.”
tell false information to for fun
From this reading “I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.””
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading ““Ay, ay!” said Mac.”
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.””
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading “THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.”
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading “THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.”
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading “THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.”
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In this reading “THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.”
In this reading “THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.”
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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 THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
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From this reading “Ay, ay!” said Mac.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Danjuro may go be hanged.
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The man who will to Cupar maun to Cupar.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Danjuro may go be hanged.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Danjuro may go be hanged.
the act of departing
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading “Danjuro may go be hanged.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
tell false information to for fun
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
go away from a place
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading “Ay, ay!” said Mac.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The man who will to Cupar maun to Cupar.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The man who will to Cupar maun to Cupar.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Danjuro may go be hanged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE SURPRISING STORY OF MOMOTARO—AKUDOGI AND SPOTTED DOG “I don’t care a button,” said Leslie, on the third morning of their stay in Nikko.
up to a particular time
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I’m not going to leave here till I’ve settled about the kid.”
which person or people
From this reading “The man who will to Cupar maun to Cupar.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “The man who will to Cupar maun to Cupar.
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