Chapter 6 of The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"But what an extraordinary likeness!" he exclaimed. "Isn't it remarkable!" "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently. "Yes, the children both noticed it at once. The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
Chapter 6 of The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “"But what an extraordinary likeness!" he exclaimed.”
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading “The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.”
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading “"Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.”
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading “"Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.”
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading “"But what an extraordinary likeness!" he exclaimed.”
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “"Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.”
unusual or striking
From this reading “"Isn't it remarkable!"”
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.”
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
In this reading “"Yes, the children both noticed it at once.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But what an extraordinary likeness!" he exclaimed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes, the children both noticed it at once.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Yes, the children both noticed it at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what an extraordinary likeness!" he exclaimed.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "Yes, the children both noticed it at once.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "But what an extraordinary likeness!" he exclaimed.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading "But what an extraordinary likeness!" he exclaimed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But what an extraordinary likeness!" he exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isn't it remarkable!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Isn't it remarkable!"
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading "But what an extraordinary likeness!" he exclaimed.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.
being perceived or observed
From this reading "Yes, the children both noticed it at once.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.
on one occasion
From this reading "Yes, the children both noticed it at once.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
having a point
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
unusual or striking
From this reading "Isn't it remarkable!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The other gypsies did, too, I'm sure, from the way they pointed and stared.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But what an extraordinary likeness!" he exclaimed.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, the children both noticed it at once.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, you mean mamma and the gypsy," she said indifferently.
Chapter 6 of The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon by Josephine Daskam Bacon holds 437 sentences, grouped into 88 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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