Chapter 20 of The Eight-Oared Victors is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of The Eight-Oared Victors is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later. "That's right, Tom," added Sid. "The cake was good." "And the lemonade, too," added Phil. "Um!" sleepily grunted Tom.
Chapter 20 of The Eight-Oared Victors is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading “"The cake was good."”
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading “A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.”
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading “A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.”
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading “A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.”
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading “"Um!" sleepily grunted Tom.”
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading “"And the lemonade, too," added Phil.”
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading “A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.”
in a sleepy manner
From this reading “"Um!" sleepily grunted Tom.”
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a man who is very old
In this reading “A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.”
In this reading “A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.”
In this reading “A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.”
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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 A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "That's right, Tom," added Sid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading "The cake was good."
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "The cake was good."
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "Um!" sleepily grunted Tom.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading "And the lemonade, too," added Phil.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "That's right, Tom," added Sid.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
in a sleepy manner
From this reading "Um!" sleepily grunted Tom.
the state of being asleep
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's right, Tom," added Sid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
male cat
From this reading "That's right, Tom," added Sid.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And the lemonade, too," added Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Um!" sleepily grunted Tom.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The cake was good."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
at the time that
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A STRANGE CONFERENCE "You missed it, old man; we had a dandy time," remarked Frank, when he, together with Sid and Phil, drifted into the sleeping tent some time later.
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