Chapter 4 of The Longest Journey is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Longest Journey is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically. “Or what there isn’t to know. Exactly. That’s it.” “My dear Rickie, what do you mean?
Chapter 4 of The Longest Journey is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ““But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.”
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading ““But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Exactly.”
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading ““But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.”
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading ““But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.”
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading ““But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.”
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading ““But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.”
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading ““But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.”
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In this reading ““But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.”
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear Rickie, what do you mean?
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “My dear Rickie, what do you mean?
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That’s it.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “My dear Rickie, what do you mean?
a form of address for a man
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear Rickie, what do you mean?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That’s it.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “But if those boys had died first,” cried Rickie with sudden vehemence, “without knowing what there is to know—” “Or isn’t to know!” said Mr. Pembroke sarcastically.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear Rickie, what do you mean?
Chapter 4 of The Longest Journey by E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster holds 407 sentences, grouped into 82 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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