Chapter 5 of Zelda Dameron is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Zelda Dameron is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet. So many matters have been pressing me. But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it. I really should like a little money.” He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.
Chapter 5 of Zelda Dameron is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 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.
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading “A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.”
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading “A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.”
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading “He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.”
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “So many matters have been pressing me.”
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading “A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.”
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading “So many matters have been pressing me.”
express the need or desire for
From this reading “A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.”
the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading “A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.”
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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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.”
as might be expected
In this reading “But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.”
In this reading “I really should like a little money.””
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 A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
any thing at all
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So many matters have been pressing me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So many matters have been pressing me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I really should like a little money.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I really should like a little money.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So many matters have been pressing me.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So many matters have been pressing me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So many matters have been pressing me.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading So many matters have been pressing me.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really should like a little money.”
express the need or desire for
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I really should like a little money.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So many matters have been pressing me.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He looked at her in his quick, furtive way.
an affirmative
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
but in spite of that
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But of course if you need anything----” “Yes, father, I’m glad you spoke of it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading A POLITE REQUEST FOR MONEY “About your allowance, Zee, I haven’t fixed it yet.
Chapter 5 of Zelda Dameron by Meredith Nicholson holds 108 sentences, grouped into 22 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 5 holds 108 sentences of Zelda Dameron, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.
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