Chapter 11 of The lady of the basement flat is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The lady of the basement flat is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
He shrugged impatiently. "Maybe it is quite true. I suppose it is. But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way! It's an idea, though--letting the flat.
Chapter 11 of The lady of the basement flat is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!”
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!”
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading “It's an idea, though--letting the flat.”
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading “But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!”
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “He shrugged impatiently.”
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading “It's an idea, though--letting the flat.”
by chance
From this reading “"Maybe it is quite true.”
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading “He shrugged impatiently.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It's an idea, though--letting the flat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It's an idea, though--letting the flat.
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shrugged impatiently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose it is.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It's an idea, though--letting the flat.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading He shrugged impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Maybe it is quite true.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Maybe it is quite true.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's an idea, though--letting the flat.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading It's an idea, though--letting the flat.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
by chance
From this reading "Maybe it is quite true.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
and nothing more
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Maybe it is quite true.
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading He shrugged impatiently.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose it is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It's an idea, though--letting the flat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Maybe it is quite true.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
at the time that
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But when a man has only one fortnight in the year, he might be allowed to enjoy it in his own way!
Chapter 11 of The lady of the basement flat by George de Horne, Mrs. Vaizey holds 420 sentences, grouped into 84 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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