Chapter 1 of The Little Nugget is here in full — 768 sentences across 154 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Little Nugget is here in full — 768 sentences across 154 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence. The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion. Mr Mennick fingered his chin uncomfortably. Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper. Mrs Sheridan's eyes filled with tears.
Chapter 1 of The Little Nugget is here in full — 768 sentences across 154 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 101/153 · 5 reading units · Lines 501–505
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
past form of “comport” — behave well or properly
From this reading “The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.”
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading “Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.”
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading “Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.”
having or resembling a finger or fingers; often used in combination
From this reading “Mr Mennick fingered his chin uncomfortably.”
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading “Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.”
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading “Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.”
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading “Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.”
in physical discomfort
From this reading “Mr Mennick fingered his chin uncomfortably.”
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.
later than; following
From this reading The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Mr Mennick fingered his chin uncomfortably.
past form of “comport” — behave well or properly
From this reading The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs Sheridan's eyes filled with tears.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Mrs Sheridan's eyes filled with tears.
having or resembling a finger or fingers; often used in combination
From this reading Mr Mennick fingered his chin uncomfortably.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Mennick fingered his chin uncomfortably.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Mennick fingered his chin uncomfortably.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Sheridan's eyes filled with tears.
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Sheridan's eyes filled with tears.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.
sullen or moody
From this reading Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Mrs Sheridan's eyes filled with tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The others comported themselves each after his or her own fashion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ogden submitted to the embrace in sulky silence.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.
in physical discomfort
From this reading Mr Mennick fingered his chin uncomfortably.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cynthia turned to the table and picked up an illustrated paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs Sheridan's eyes filled with tears.
Chapter 1 of The Little Nugget by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 768 sentences, grouped into 154 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.
Chapter 1 holds 768 sentences of The Little Nugget, unabridged, divided into 154 reading sections.
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