Chapter 5 of Tom, Dick and Harry is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Tom, Dick and Harry is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Yes, sir. I am sorry I kicked your shins. I hope I didn't hurt much. I thought you were one of the boys." I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
Chapter 5 of Tom, Dick and Harry is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having companions or an escort
From this reading “I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.”
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading “I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.”
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading “I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.”
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading “I am sorry I kicked your shins.”
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.”
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading “I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.”
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.”
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading “I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.”
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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 am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
having companions or an escort
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
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From this reading I hope I didn't hurt much.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope I didn't hurt much.
be the source of pain
From this reading I hope I didn't hurt much.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I hope I didn't hurt much.
not any; not one
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
and nothing more
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir.
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
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