Chapter 3 of Tin-types taken in the streets of New York is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Tin-types taken in the streets of New York is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond. But Mr. Dootleby lifted the poker ominously. "Stand back!" he cried. A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench. "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
Chapter 3 of Tin-types taken in the streets of New York is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading “A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.”
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading “The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.”
(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades
From this reading “"Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.”
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading “"Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “"Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.”
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading “The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.”
in an ominous manner
From this reading “But Mr. Dootleby lifted the poker ominously.”
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading “But Mr. Dootleby lifted the poker ominously.”
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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 A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Stand back!" he cried.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Dootleby lifted the poker ominously.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Stand back!" he cried.
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.
brought together in one place
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Stand back!" he cried.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
held up in the air
From this reading But Mr. Dootleby lifted the poker ominously.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
not any; not one
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
in an ominous manner
From this reading But Mr. Dootleby lifted the poker ominously.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading But Mr. Dootleby lifted the poker ominously.
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Stand back!" he cried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
in the direction of
From this reading The fellow gathered himself together, evidently intending to dash past Mr. Dootleby toward the bar beyond.
which person or people
From this reading A slight chuckle came from the man who had risen from the bench.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Dey don't seem ter be no flies on dis party, Pete!" he said, with a broad grin.
Chapter 3 of Tin-types taken in the streets of New York by Lemuel Ely Quigg holds 431 sentences, grouped into 87 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.
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