Chapter 2 of Work and Win is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Work and Win is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE. "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building. "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion. "I don't understand it," added Noddy. "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
Chapter 2 of Work and Win is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading “"I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.”
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “"The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.”
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading “THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE.”
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading “"I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.”
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading “"Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.”
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading “"Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.”
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading “"I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.”
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading “"Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.”
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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 "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I don't understand it," added Noddy.
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't understand it," added Noddy.
divisible by two
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I don't understand it," added Noddy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT WHITESTONE.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The boat-house is on fire, and will burn up in a few minutes more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I see it," replied Fanny, with even more agitation than was manifested by her companion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you see that?" exclaimed Noddy, as he stopped rowing, and gazed at the flames which leaped madly up from the devoted building.
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