Chapter 29 of The O'Ruddy: A Romance is here in full — 197 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 29 of The O'Ruddy: A Romance is here in full — 197 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping. "Are you no better this morning?" I asked them. "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face. "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
Chapter 29 of The O'Ruddy: A Romance is here in full — 197 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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providing freedom from worry
From this reading “After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.”
causing dejection
From this reading “"Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.”
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading “After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.”
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading “After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.”
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading “After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.”
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading “"I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.”
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading “After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.”
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading “"Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.”
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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 After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
later than; following
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you no better this morning?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked them.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Are you no better this morning?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
providing freedom from worry
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
causing dejection
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Are you no better this morning?"
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
not any; not one
From this reading "Are you no better this morning?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I asked them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Are you no better this morning?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
be dressed in
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a comforting and sustaining breakfast I sent for Paddy and Jem, both of whom came in limping.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'm sorry to hear it," said I; "but I think the trouble will wear off to-day if you lie snug and quiet in the inn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Troth, we're worse," said Paddy with a most dismal look on his face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you no better this morning?"
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