Chapter 4 of Yollop is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Yollop is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him. I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down." Counsel: "But you admit you were surprised?" Yollop: "Yes. I was surprised."
Chapter 4 of Yollop is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “Counsel: "But you admit you were surprised?"”
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading “Counsel: "But you admit you were surprised?"”
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."”
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.”
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading “Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “Counsel: "But you admit you were surprised?"”
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 I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Counsel: "But you admit you were surprised?"
react verbally
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Counsel: "But you admit you were surprised?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Counsel: "But you admit you were surprised?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
and nothing more
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Counsel: "But you admit you were surprised?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I don't know how hard or how easy it is to knock a man down."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was surprised."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Counsel: "But you admit you were surprised?"
at the time that
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
an affirmative
From this reading Yollop: "Yes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yollop: "I can only answer that question by saying that he went down when I struck him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Counsel: "But you admit you were surprised?"
Chapter 4 of Yollop by George Barr McCutcheon holds 425 sentences, grouped into 85 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 4 holds 425 sentences of Yollop, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 4 of Yollop by George Barr McCutcheon exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 425 sentences, grouped into 85 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
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