Chapter 2 of The Mislaid Uncle is here in full — 318 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Mislaid Uncle is here in full — 318 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A HUMAN EXPRESS PARCEL. “Hush, sissy! Don’t make such a noise. You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her. Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
Chapter 2 of The Mislaid Uncle is here in full — 318 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.”
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading “You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.”
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading ““Hush, sissy!”
a wrapped container
From this reading “A HUMAN EXPRESS PARCEL.”
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
From this reading ““Hush, sissy!”
weep convulsively
From this reading “Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.”
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading “Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.”
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading “Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.”
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.
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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 A HUMAN EXPRESS PARCEL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don’t make such a noise.
give expression to
From this reading A HUMAN EXPRESS PARCEL.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A HUMAN EXPRESS PARCEL.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading “Hush, sissy!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
engage in
From this reading Don’t make such a noise.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Don’t make such a noise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
a wrapped container
From this reading A HUMAN EXPRESS PARCEL.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
From this reading “Hush, sissy!
weep convulsively
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
a person, without saying who
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Don’t make such a noise.
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Josephine suppressed her cries, but could not stifle the mighty sob which shook her.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You’re disturbing a whole car full of people,” said somebody near her.
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