Chapter 6 of The Drummer Boy is here in full — 444 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of The Drummer Boy is here in full — 444 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_. "Much obliged." "Nod tall!" (Not at all,) said Frank. "Bully fellels like youme mushellpitchuthth."
Chapter 6 of The Drummer Boy is here in full — 444 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/88 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading “"Bully fellels like youme mushellpitchuthth."”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “(Not at all,) said Frank.”
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading “"Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.”
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading “"Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.”
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading “"Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.”
express or signify by nodding
From this reading “"Nod tall!"”
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “"Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.”
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading “"Much obliged."”
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.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading (Not at all,) said Frank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (Not at all,) said Frank.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "Bully fellels like youme mushellpitchuthth."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bully fellels like youme mushellpitchuthth."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading (Not at all,) said Frank.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Bully fellels like youme mushellpitchuthth."
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Much obliged."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bully fellels like youme mushellpitchuthth."
express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Nod tall!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading (Not at all,) said Frank.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "Much obliged."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "Nod tall!"
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Thank ye, boy," said Tucket; indulging him in the ludicrous notion that _he_ was helping _his friends_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bully fellels like youme mushellpitchuthth."
Chapter 6 of The Drummer Boy by J. T. (John Townsend) Trowbridge holds 444 sentences, grouped into 89 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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