Chapter 3 of Vice Versa is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Vice Versa is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I see what you're aiming at, sir. You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you." "That was my idea, certainly," said Paul, much pleased. "I'm very glad you take me, Doctor." "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
Chapter 3 of Vice Versa is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/78 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading “"I see what you're aiming at, sir.”
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading “"I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “"I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.”
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."”
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “"That was my idea, certainly," said Paul, much pleased.”
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “"That was my idea, certainly," said Paul, much pleased.”
be shown or be found to be
From this reading “You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."”
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading “You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading "I see what you're aiming at, sir.
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I see what you're aiming at, sir.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "That was my idea, certainly," said Paul, much pleased.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I'm very glad you take me, Doctor."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm very glad you take me, Doctor."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see what you're aiming at, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "That was my idea, certainly," said Paul, much pleased.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "That was my idea, certainly," said Paul, much pleased.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "That was my idea, certainly," said Paul, much pleased.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "That was my idea, certainly," said Paul, much pleased.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That was my idea, certainly," said Paul, much pleased.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see what you're aiming at, sir.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I see what you're aiming at, sir.
in the near future
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
carry out
From this reading "I'm very glad you take me, Doctor."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I'm very glad you take me, Doctor."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That was my idea, certainly," said Paul, much pleased.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I see what you're aiming at, sir.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall take you in a way you won't appreciate soon, if this goes on," said the Doctor under his breath.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You wish to prove to me that I'm making a mistake in my treatment of you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see what you're aiming at, sir.
Chapter 3 of Vice Versa by F. Anstey holds 392 sentences, grouped into 79 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 3 holds 392 sentences of Vice Versa, unabridged, divided into 79 reading sections.
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