Chapter 2 of They and I is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of They and I is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?” “This time, Dick,” I answered, “I have done it.” Dick looked serious. “Is it what you wanted?” he asked. “No, Dick,” I replied, “it is not what I wanted.
Chapter 2 of They and I is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/79 · 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.
in actual fact
From this reading ““DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?””
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading ““DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?””
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading ““DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?””
someone who is a detective
From this reading ““DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?””
the head of a state government
From this reading ““DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?””
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “Dick looked serious.”
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading ““DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?””
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading ““Is it what you wanted?” he asked.”
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.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
in actual fact
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “This time, Dick,” I answered, “I have done it.”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is it what you wanted?” he asked.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “This time, Dick,” I answered, “I have done it.”
the head of a state government
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is it what you wanted?” he asked.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “This time, Dick,” I answered, “I have done it.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it what you wanted?” he asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dick looked serious.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
not any; not one
From this reading “No, Dick,” I replied, “it is not what I wanted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, Dick,” I replied, “it is not what I wanted.
and nothing more
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, Dick,” I replied, “it is not what I wanted.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Dick looked serious.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This time, Dick,” I answered, “I have done it.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “This time, Dick,” I answered, “I have done it.”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “Is it what you wanted?” he asked.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Is it what you wanted?” he asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “DO you mean, Governor, that you have actually bought the house?” demanded Dick, “or are we only talking about it?”
Chapter 2 of They and I by Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) Jerome holds 398 sentences, grouped into 80 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 2 holds 398 sentences of They and I, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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