Chapter 5 of The Diary of a Nobody is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The Diary of a Nobody is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
After the Mansion House Ball. Carrie offended. Gowing also offended. A pleasant party at the Cummings’. Mr. Franching, of Peckham, visits us.
Chapter 5 of The Diary of a Nobody is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
in addition
From this reading “Gowing also offended.”
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “After the Mansion House Ball.”
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading “A pleasant party at the Cummings’.”
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading “After the Mansion House Ball.”
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading “Carrie offended.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “A pleasant party at the Cummings’.”
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “A pleasant party at the Cummings’.”
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading “Mr. Franching, of Peckham, visits us.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pleasant party at the Cummings’.
later than; following
From this reading After the Mansion House Ball.
in addition
From this reading Gowing also offended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A pleasant party at the Cummings’.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading After the Mansion House Ball.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carrie offended.
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading A pleasant party at the Cummings’.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Franching, of Peckham, visits us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gowing also offended.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After the Mansion House Ball.
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading After the Mansion House Ball.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Franching, of Peckham, visits us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Franching, of Peckham, visits us.
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Carrie offended.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A pleasant party at the Cummings’.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Franching, of Peckham, visits us.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A pleasant party at the Cummings’.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the Mansion House Ball.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Franching, of Peckham, visits us.
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Mr. Franching, of Peckham, visits us.
Chapter 5 of The Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith holds 160 sentences, grouped into 32 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 5 holds 160 sentences of The Diary of a Nobody, unabridged, divided into 32 reading sections.
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