Chapter 16 of The despot of Broomsedge Cove is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The despot of Broomsedge Cove is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I dunno, Marcelly. I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it. But I dunno who set it a-goin’ fust.” “I do!” she exclaimed frantically. “That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.
Chapter 16 of The despot of Broomsedge Cove is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading “I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.”
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading ““I do!” she exclaimed frantically.”
arrange in a container
From this reading “I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.”
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading “I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.”
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading “I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.”
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading ““That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.”
in a visible manner
From this reading “I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.”
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading “I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.”
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In this reading “I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.”
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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 I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
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From this reading But I dunno who set it a-goin’ fust.”
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From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
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From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I dunno who set it a-goin’ fust.”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do!” she exclaimed frantically.
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From this reading “I dunno, Marcelly.
a quad with a square body
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I do!” she exclaimed frantically.
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading “I do!” she exclaimed frantically.
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From this reading But I dunno who set it a-goin’ fust.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I dunno, Marcelly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I dunno, Marcelly.
being perceived or observed
From this reading “That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
arrange in a container
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But I dunno who set it a-goin’ fust.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading “That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.
in a visible manner
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That stranger—he ’peared tickled ter death whenst he fust noticed it.
which person or people
From this reading But I dunno who set it a-goin’ fust.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading I jes’ hearn a whole pack of ’em at the store”—she winced visibly at the idea of this wide dissemination of the rumor—“a-talkin’ bout’n it.
Chapter 16 of The despot of Broomsedge Cove by Charles Egbert Craddock holds 423 sentences, grouped into 85 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.
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