Chapter 4 of A Battle for Right is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of A Battle for Right is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WHO KILLED JARVIS? “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone. “Yes. He has told me. But—but it was an accident.
Chapter 4 of A Battle for Right is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “But—but it was an accident.”
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading ““You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.”
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading ““You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.”
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading ““You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.”
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “WHO KILLED JARVIS?”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading ““You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.”
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading ““You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading ““You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.”
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In this reading ““You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.”
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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 “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading But—but it was an accident.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But—but it was an accident.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But—but it was an accident.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has told me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has told me.
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But—but it was an accident.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHO KILLED JARVIS?
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading WHO KILLED JARVIS?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has told me.
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He has told me.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But—but it was an accident.
which person or people
From this reading WHO KILLED JARVIS?
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know that Howard had a fight in the Inn to-night?” asked Nick, in a low tone.
Chapter 4 of A Battle for Right by Nicholas (House name) Carter holds 203 sentences, grouped into 41 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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