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Young Wallingford

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.
"What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.
"Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.
"It's gettin' worse every year.
Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.
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Young Wallingford

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

Chapter 25 of Young Wallingford is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.
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"What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.
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"Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.
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"It's gettin' worse every year.
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Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

Learner Dictionary

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Doc noun US /dɑːk/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “"What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.”

howled verb US /haʊld/

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading “"Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.”

martyr noun US /ˈmɑːrtər/

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading “"Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.”

organizes verb US /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪz/

third-person singular of “organize” — create (as an entity)

From this reading “IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.”

peerless adjective US /ˈpɪrlɪs/

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading “IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.”

profanity noun US /proʊˈfænəti/

vulgar or irreverent speech or action

From this reading “IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.”

propped verb US /prɑːpt/

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading “IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.”

rheumatism noun US /ˈruːmətɪzəm/

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading “"Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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go on verb + particle

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

In this reading “Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.”

on a chair preposition + article + noun counted as “on … chair”

In this reading “IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.”

in a state preposition + article + noun counted as “in … state”

In this reading “IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.”

on the street preposition + article + noun counted as “on … street”

In this reading “Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.”

for a night preposition + article + noun counted as “for … night”

In this reading “Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

Benson

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From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

chairnounUS /tʃer/

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

DocnounUS /dɑːk/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.

DOCTORnounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "It's gettin' worse every year.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

gettin

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's gettin' worse every year.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

goin

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From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

howledverbUS /haʊld/

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading "Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

I'm

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

It's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's gettin' worse every year.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

legnounUS /leɡ/

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading "Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

ORGANIZESverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪz/

third-person singular of “organize” — create (as an entity)

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

PEERLESSadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrlɪs/

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/

vulgar or irreverent speech or action

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

QUAGG

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading "Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.

Rufus

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

SCIATACATA

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

Sciaticadjective

relating to or caused by or afflicted with sciatica

From this reading "Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

streetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

WALLINGFORD

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From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

What's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.

WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH WALLINGFORD ORGANIZES THE DOCTOR QUAGG PEERLESS SCIATACATA COMPANY At the Benson House J. Rufus found Doctor Quagg with a leg propped up on a chair, and himself in a state of profound profanity.

worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading "It's gettin' worse every year.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "It's gettin' worse every year.

Chapter 25 of Young Wallingford by George Randolph Chester holds 156 sentences, grouped into 32 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.

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