Chapter 6 of The Freelands is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Freelands is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note: “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket? Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like. Give the pen a rest. Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
Chapter 6 of The Freelands is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
From this reading ““DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?”
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading “The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:”
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading “Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.”
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:”
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading “Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.”
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading “Give the pen a rest.”
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.”
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading ““DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?”
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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 Give the pen a rest.
later than; following
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
dearly loved
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Give the pen a rest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
a brief written record
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
above and across; more than
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Give the pen a rest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Give the pen a rest.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
not in physical motion
From this reading Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
carry out
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after the little conference at John's, Felix had indeed received the following note:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
at the time that
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Any time will suit, and the car can take you over to Joyfields when you like.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “DEAR FELIX: “When you go down to see old Tod, why not put up with us at Becket?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clara joins in hoping you'll come, and Mother is still here.
Chapter 6 of The Freelands by John Galsworthy holds 138 sentences, grouped into 28 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 6 holds 138 sentences of The Freelands, unabridged, divided into 28 reading sections.
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