Chapter 3 of The Cruise of the "Scandal", and other stories is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Cruise of the "Scandal", and other stories is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said. Her dark blue eyes opened innocently. "Can't go on like what?" she inquired. "I mean I can't go on deceiving your people in this way." Nancy drew back, pouting.
Chapter 3 of The Cruise of the "Scandal", and other stories is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “Her dark blue eyes opened innocently.”
-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading “"I mean I can't go on deceiving your people in this way."”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading “Nancy drew back, pouting.”
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading “Her dark blue eyes opened innocently.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “"Can't go on like what?" she inquired.”
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading “"Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “Her dark blue eyes opened innocently.”
-ing form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading “Nancy drew back, pouting.”
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In this reading “Her dark blue eyes opened innocently.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “"Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nancy drew back, pouting.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her dark blue eyes opened innocently.
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From this reading "Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her dark blue eyes opened innocently.
-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "I mean I can't go on deceiving your people in this way."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Nancy drew back, pouting.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her dark blue eyes opened innocently.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her dark blue eyes opened innocently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I mean I can't go on deceiving your people in this way."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I mean I can't go on deceiving your people in this way."
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading Her dark blue eyes opened innocently.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Can't go on like what?" she inquired.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I mean I can't go on deceiving your people in this way."
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Her dark blue eyes opened innocently.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I mean I can't go on deceiving your people in this way."
-ing form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading Nancy drew back, pouting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Can't go on like what?" she inquired.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Things can't go on like this, Nancy," he said.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I mean I can't go on deceiving your people in this way."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Can't go on like what?" she inquired.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I mean I can't go on deceiving your people in this way."
Chapter 3 of The Cruise of the "Scandal", and other stories by Victor Bridges holds 412 sentences, grouped into 83 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 412 sentences of The Cruise of the "Scandal", and other stories, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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