Chapter 4 of The Man Upstairs and Other Stories is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Man Upstairs and Other Stories is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
'A movement of the tiller will do it. These accidents are common objects of the seashore. I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you. I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?' 'Stop!' cried George.
Chapter 4 of The Man Upstairs and Other Stories is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “These accidents are common objects of the seashore.”
aimlessly drifting
From this reading “I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.”
every person
From this reading “I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'”
make reference to
From this reading “I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.”
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “These accidents are common objects of the seashore.”
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading “These accidents are common objects of the seashore.”
travel through water
From this reading “I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.”
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading “'A movement of the tiller will do it.”
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 'A movement of the tiller will do it.
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading These accidents are common objects of the seashore.
aimlessly drifting
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These accidents are common objects of the seashore.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading These accidents are common objects of the seashore.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'Stop!' cried George.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'A movement of the tiller will do it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
every person
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading 'Stop!' cried George.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'A movement of the tiller will do it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
and nothing more
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
make reference to
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading 'A movement of the tiller will do it.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading These accidents are common objects of the seashore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'A movement of the tiller will do it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading These accidents are common objects of the seashore.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading 'Stop!' cried George.
travel through water
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'A movement of the tiller will do it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These accidents are common objects of the seashore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading 'A movement of the tiller will do it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'A movement of the tiller will do it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wouldn't do this for everyone, but, seeing that we were boys together--Are you ready?'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I may mention that I can swim just enough to keep myself afloat; so it's up to you.
Chapter 4 of The Man Upstairs and Other Stories by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 415 sentences, grouped into 83 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 4 holds 415 sentences of The Man Upstairs and Other Stories, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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