Chapter 25 of The Crimson Sweater is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 25 of The Crimson Sweater is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3. "Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack. Harry started and flushed guiltily. "Do you mind?" she asked. "Not a bit," he answered.
Chapter 25 of The Crimson Sweater is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading “Harry started and flushed guiltily.”
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading “SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.”
owed as a debt
From this reading “SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.”
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading “SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.”
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading “SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.”
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading “SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.”
possessive form of “sids” — sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep
From this reading “SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.”
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading “SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.”
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In this reading “"Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack.”
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From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
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From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not a bit," he answered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Not a bit," he answered.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Not a bit," he answered.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Harry started and flushed guiltily.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
in the manner of someone who has committed an offense
From this reading Harry started and flushed guiltily.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not a bit," he answered.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
a small worthless amount
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Do you mind?" she asked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a bit," he answered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
owed as a debt
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack.
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you mind?" she asked.
possessive form of “sids” — sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Harry started and flushed guiltily.
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading SID'S "POPULAR PROTEST"--AND WHAT FOLLOWED Harry and Jack played one set of tennis, which resulted, owing largely to Harry's evident preoccupation, in an easy win for Jack, 6--3.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look here, Harry, you don't really want to play tennis, do you?" asked Jack.
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