Chapter 14 of The fool of the family is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The fool of the family is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A DOSE FOR THE DOCTOR. A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money. "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all. He's no gentleman." "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
Chapter 14 of The fool of the family is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “"I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.”
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading “A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.”
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading “A DOSE FOR THE DOCTOR.”
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading “A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.”
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading “A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.”
a woman of refinement
From this reading “"I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.”
publicly displayed
From this reading “"I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.”
someone who slashes another person
From this reading “"Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.”
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move out of or depart from
In this reading “"Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.”
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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 DOSE FOR THE DOCTOR.
anew
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
(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 "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
placed crosswise
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A DOSE FOR THE DOCTOR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading A DOSE FOR THE DOCTOR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DOSE FOR THE DOCTOR.
a man of refinement
From this reading He's no gentleman."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's no gentleman."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
not any; not one
From this reading He's no gentleman."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
publicly displayed
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
someone who slashes another person
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
express in words
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DOSE FOR THE DOCTOR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A look of displeasure crossed Mrs. Jones' face, but she handed Tommy the money.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Get out of the house," she said, "and tell Dr. Slasher that I don't understand this conduct at all.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
which person or people
From this reading "I'll tell him, ma'am," answered Tommy, who was getting bewildered again, and away he posted home.
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