Chapter 16 of The Fritz Strafers: A Story of the Great War is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The Fritz Strafers: A Story of the Great War is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting. "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library. Well, did you get any very important information?" Entwistle groaned in mock dismay. "Another of them!" he exclaimed dismally.
Chapter 16 of The Fritz Strafers: A Story of the Great War is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading “"Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.”
in a cheerless manner
From this reading “"Another of them!" he exclaimed dismally.”
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading “Entwistle groaned in mock dismay.”
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading “Entwistle groaned in mock dismay.”
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading “"Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.”
treat with contempt
From this reading “Entwistle groaned in mock dismay.”
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.”
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading “"Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Well, did you get any very important information?"”
In this reading “THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.”
In this reading “Well, did you get any very important information?"”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Another of them!" he exclaimed dismally.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Well, did you get any very important information?"
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Well, did you get any very important information?"
in a cheerless manner
From this reading "Another of them!" he exclaimed dismally.
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Entwistle groaned in mock dismay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Another of them!" he exclaimed dismally.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Well, did you get any very important information?"
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Entwistle groaned in mock dismay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Another of them!" he exclaimed dismally.
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
of great significance or value
From this reading Well, did you get any very important information?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
a message received and understood
From this reading Well, did you get any very important information?"
the act of departing
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
treat with contempt
From this reading Entwistle groaned in mock dismay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Another of them!" he exclaimed dismally.
precisely as stated
From this reading Well, did you get any very important information?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, did you get any very important information?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well, did you get any very important information?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE LONELY COTTAGE "YOU'RE a bright sort of friend, Entwistle," was Peter's greeting.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Pushing off with young Farrar and leaving me in solitary contemplation of our host's library.
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