Chapter 5 of Tommy and Co. is here in full — 223 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Tommy and Co. is here in full — 223 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter. "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper. Remember, it's a bargain," had answered William Clodd. Mr. William Clodd turned the handle and walked in. With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
Chapter 5 of Tommy and Co. is here in full — 223 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading “Remember, it's a bargain," had answered William Clodd.”
make up
From this reading “"The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.”
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading “Mr. William Clodd turned the handle and walked in.”
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.”
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading “"If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.”
scratch repeatedly
From this reading “"If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.”
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “"If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “"The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.”
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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 "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. William Clodd turned the handle and walked in.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Remember, it's a bargain," had answered William Clodd.
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Remember, it's a bargain," had answered William Clodd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Remember, it's a bargain," had answered William Clodd.
make up
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Mr. William Clodd turned the handle and walked in.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. William Clodd turned the handle and walked in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Remember, it's a bargain," had answered William Clodd.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
a particular point in time
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. William Clodd turned the handle and walked in.
and nothing more
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember, it's a bargain," had answered William Clodd.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
scratch repeatedly
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
not in physical motion
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mr. William Clodd turned the handle and walked in.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mr. William Clodd turned the handle and walked in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If only we could scrape together a thousand pounds!" had sighed Peter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The moment we lay our hands upon the coin, we'll start that paper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Remember, it's a bargain," had answered William Clodd.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the door still in his hand he paused to look round the room.
Chapter 5 of Tommy and Co. by Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) Jerome holds 223 sentences, grouped into 45 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 5 holds 223 sentences of Tommy and Co., unabridged, divided into 45 reading sections.
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