Chapter 15 of The Diary of a Nobody is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Diary of a Nobody is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Gowing explains his conduct. Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy. Lupin introduces us to Mr. Murray Posh. FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast. They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
Chapter 15 of The Diary of a Nobody is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading “They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.”
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Gowing explains his conduct.”
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading “Lupin introduces us to Mr. Murray Posh.”
any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
From this reading “Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.”
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading “Lupin introduces us to Mr. Murray Posh.”
elegant and fashionable
From this reading “Lupin introduces us to Mr. Murray Posh.”
plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading “FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.”
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading “They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.”
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From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Gowing explains his conduct.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.
one or the other of two
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Gowing explains his conduct.
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gowing explains his conduct.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gowing explains his conduct.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Lupin introduces us to Mr. Murray Posh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
From this reading Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lupin introduces us to Mr. Murray Posh.
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Lupin introduces us to Mr. Murray Posh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
elegant and fashionable
From this reading Lupin introduces us to Mr. Murray Posh.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FEBRUARY 8.—It does seem hard I cannot get good sausages for breakfast.
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are either full of bread or spice, or are as red as beef.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lupin introduces us to Mr. Murray Posh.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don’t enjoy.
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