Chapter 3 of Witty Pieces by Witty People is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Witty Pieces by Witty People is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car." "Yes--other women. You never heard of a man losing anything." I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge. It came sooner than I expected.
Chapter 3 of Witty Pieces by Witty People is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “"Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."”
let fall to the ground
From this reading “I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “It came sooner than I expected.”
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.”
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “You never heard of a man losing anything."”
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading “I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.”
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading “I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “"Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."”
In this reading “You never heard of a man losing anything."”
In this reading “"Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."”
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 never heard of a man losing anything."
any thing at all
From this reading You never heard of a man losing anything."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came sooner than I expected.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
let fall to the ground
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It came sooner than I expected.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You never heard of a man losing anything."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came sooner than I expected.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading You never heard of a man losing anything."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You never heard of a man losing anything."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You never heard of a man losing anything."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You never heard of a man losing anything."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It came sooner than I expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
in or at that place or location
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Mr. Bowser, other people have lost things on the street car."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Yes--other women.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I let the matter drop there, knowing that time would sooner or later bring my revenge.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes--other women.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You never heard of a man losing anything."
Chapter 3 of Witty Pieces by Witty People by Various holds 425 sentences, grouped into 85 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 425 sentences of Witty Pieces by Witty People, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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