Chapter 14 of The Varmint is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Varmint is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"True--we might reduce it." "We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly. And the chorus came full mouthed: "Sure!" The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
Chapter 14 of The Varmint is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading “"We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.”
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading “"We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.”
plural of “import” — commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading “"We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.”
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading “The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.”
past form of “mouth” — express in speech
From this reading “And the chorus came full mouthed:”
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading “The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.”
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading “"We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.”
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading “"True--we might reduce it."”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the chorus came full mouthed:
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And the chorus came full mouthed:
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading And the chorus came full mouthed:
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading "We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.
with resolute determination
From this reading "We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And the chorus came full mouthed:
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading "We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
plural of “import” — commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading "We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "True--we might reduce it."
small in range or scope
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "True--we might reduce it."
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
past form of “mouth” — express in speech
From this reading And the chorus came full mouthed:
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading "We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading "True--we might reduce it."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We must encourage imports," said the Gutter Pup firmly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Millionaire Baby received three more boxes--that is, he received the limited portion that a paternal government allowed him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "True--we might reduce it."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "True--we might reduce it."
Chapter 14 of The Varmint by Owen Johnson holds 422 sentences, grouped into 85 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 14 holds 422 sentences of The Varmint, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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