Chapter 9 of Tik-Tok of Oz is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of Tik-Tok of Oz is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly. "You are not a live thing; you're a dummy." "But I can do things, you must ad-mit," said Tik-Tok. "Yes, when you are wound up," sneered the dragon. "But if you run down, you are helpless."
Chapter 9 of Tik-Tok of Oz is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading “"Yes, when you are wound up," sneered the dragon.”
a person who does not talk
From this reading “"You are not a live thing; you're a dummy."”
in a gruff manner
From this reading “"I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.”
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading “"But if you run down, you are helpless."”
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading “"I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.”
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading “"I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.”
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “"I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.”
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading “"Yes, when you are wound up," sneered the dragon.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But I can do things, you must ad-mit," said Tik-Tok.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are not a live thing; you're a dummy."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I can do things, you must ad-mit," said Tik-Tok.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But I can do things, you must ad-mit," said Tik-Tok.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But I can do things, you must ad-mit," said Tik-Tok.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "But if you run down, you are helpless."
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading "Yes, when you are wound up," sneered the dragon.
a person who does not talk
From this reading "You are not a live thing; you're a dummy."
in a gruff manner
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading "But if you run down, you are helpless."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But if you run down, you are helpless."
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "You are not a live thing; you're a dummy."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You are not a live thing; you're a dummy."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "But if you run down, you are helpless."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But I can do things, you must ad-mit," said Tik-Tok.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading "Yes, when you are wound up," sneered the dragon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, when you are wound up," sneered the dragon.
a special situation
From this reading "You are not a live thing; you're a dummy."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But I can do things, you must ad-mit," said Tik-Tok.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But I can do things, you must ad-mit," said Tik-Tok.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Yes, when you are wound up," sneered the dragon.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't see a particle of likeness between us, I must confess," retorted Quox, gruffly.
at the time that
From this reading "Yes, when you are wound up," sneered the dragon.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "Yes, when you are wound up," sneered the dragon.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, when you are wound up," sneered the dragon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are not a live thing; you're a dummy."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are not a live thing; you're a dummy."
Chapter 9 of Tik-Tok of Oz by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum holds 186 sentences, grouped into 38 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 9 holds 186 sentences of Tik-Tok of Oz, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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