Chapter 7 of The Street Called Straight is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Street Called Straight is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I think you mistaken. I don't want to say more than that. If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see. You don't consider my word sufficient." "Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.
Chapter 7 of The Street Called Straight is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
deem to be
From this reading “You don't consider my word sufficient."”
the sound of laughing
From this reading “"Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.”
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading “"I think you mistaken.”
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see.”
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading “You don't consider my word sufficient."”
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “"Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I don't want to say more than that.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “You don't consider my word sufficient."”
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.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.
deem to be
From this reading You don't consider my word sufficient."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't want to say more than that.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you mistaken.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "I think you mistaken.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I don't want to say more than that.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You don't consider my word sufficient."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see.
express in words
From this reading I don't want to say more than that.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading You don't consider my word sufficient."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I don't want to say more than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don't want to say more than that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If I find Mr. Guion of the same opinion--" "I see.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you mistaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I don't want to say more than that.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I don't want to say more than that.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading You don't consider my word sufficient."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you mistaken.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your word is all right, Miss Guion," he tried to laugh.
Chapter 7 of The Street Called Straight by Basil King holds 411 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 7 holds 411 sentences of The Street Called Straight, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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