Chapter 15 of The Tin Soldier is here in full — 318 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Tin Soldier is here in full — 318 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake. "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better. So you may consider it confidential, Hilda." "Of course." She had come to his office to help him with his books.
Chapter 15 of The Tin Soldier is here in full — 318 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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From this reading “She had come to his office to help him with his books.”
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading “HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.”
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading “So you may consider it confidential, Hilda."”
deem to be
From this reading “So you may consider it confidential, Hilda."”
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading “HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.”
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.”
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading “HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.”
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.”
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any thing at all
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
(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 "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She had come to his office to help him with his books.
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come to his office to help him with his books.
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading So you may consider it confidential, Hilda."
deem to be
From this reading So you may consider it confidential, Hilda."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had come to his office to help him with his books.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She had come to his office to help him with his books.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had come to his office to help him with his books.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had come to his office to help him with his books.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading So you may consider it confidential, Hilda."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She had come to his office to help him with his books.
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
express in words
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had come to his office to help him with his books.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So you may consider it confidential, Hilda."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
up to a particular time
From this reading "I thought it best for them not to say anything to the General until he is better.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
which person or people
From this reading HILDA BREAKS THE RULES It was Dr. McKenzie who told Hilda of Jean's engagement to Derry Drake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had come to his office to help him with his books.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So you may consider it confidential, Hilda."
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